Chaos for Millions in HIV/AIDS Treatment Program in Africa
A stop in all of PEPFAR’s work shuttered clinics this week. Then, a new exemption for “life-saving” treatment left organizations uncertain.
If Trump Ends Foreign HIV Aid, Millions Will Suffer—Including Americans
These diseases had once been extraordinary rarities. When HIV hit, they were everywhere. I remember how I blew up gloves into balloons to distract the kids, so small and polite, their hair neatly braided. I remember how they died.
Trump aid cuts putting millions of African AIDS patients at risk
The life-saving PEPFAR programme is an early casualty of the ‘new world order’ emanating from Washington, with several organisations in South Africa warning recipients they will not be able to continue providing vital services and medication.
Top 10 African Countries Who Received Most U.S. HIV/Aids Assistance in 2024
HIV/AIDS is a big health problem in many African countries and the U.S. offers help by giving money through USAID and PEPFAR (President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief). This money helps people get treatment,
US approves HIV treatment aid waiver for Nigeria, 54 countries
The United States Government has approved an emergency humanitarian waiver to support US-funded HIV treatment in 55 countries, including Nigeria. DAILY POST recalls that President Donald Trump recently ordered a funding pause for HIV treatment in developing countries as part of an executive order on foreign aid.
Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Causes Fear of H.I.V. Resurgence in Africa
Patients and health care advocates said the abrupt decision to halt U.S. funding for a lifesaving H.I.V. program led to ...
Many across Africa shocked by 90-day freeze on US aid
The pause on US-funded foreign aid has been modified slightly to allow waivers for ‘life-saving humanitarian assistance’ ...
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Conflicting signals from Trump could disrupt HIV meds. What's the impact?
A series of orders from the Trump administration have the potential to disrupt the delivery of life-saving medications to HIV ...
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After the Bell: If Pepfar is slashed or terminated, the US and Africa will lose – and China may gain
Could China lift its aid flows to Africa to at least partly compensate for the plug getting pulled on Pepfar and other US aid initiatives? My guess is that it could easily do so.
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PEPFAR withdrawal threatens to cripple SA's NGOs
It comes as US President Donald Trump announced that his government will be halting all President's Emergency Plan for AIDS ...
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How Much Will The PEPFAR Freeze Affect People Living with HIV? Nigerians Discuss
The current U.S. government, under the leadership of Donald Trump, has decided to freeze funding for the President’s ...
Over 100,0000 Babies May Be Born With HIV Due To Trump Executive Order
A new report estimates that 135,987 babies will be born with HIV during the 90-day stoppage on foreign aid spending.
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Will Trump End the Most Successful Foreign-Aid Program in US History?
The President’s Emergency Program for AIDS Relief is in danger of being shuttered. The decision could kill hundreds of thousands of people and kickstart an epidemic.
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Trump's 'stop-work' order for PEPFAR cuts off anti-HIV drugs for patients
As a result of the new administration's actions, health centers funded by PEPFAR, the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for ...
US restores crucial HIV treatment access for millions as South African organisations voice funding fears
The decision, made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, enables individuals in 55 countries, including South Africa, to receive uninterrupted access to US-funded HIV treatment, a ...