As part of the foreign aid freeze by President Donald Trump, the U.S. distribution of HIV drugs in poor countries has been stopped.
Trump administration suspends PEPFAR funding, putting HIV/AIDS support for 5.6 million South Africans at risk.
Trump’s executive order halts essential foreign aid, potentially leading to a rise in new HIV infections in South Africa.
Since PEPFAR’s inception, the US government has invested over $100 billion in the global HIV/AIDS response. According to WHO, this the programme provide access to life-saving HIV therapy to more than 30 million people worldwide. Globally, 39.9 million people were living with HIV at the end of 2023.
The current U.S. government, under the leadership of Donald Trump, has decided to freeze funding for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a program launched in 2003 under former President George W.
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A lady who said she is HIV positive has spoken out after President Donald Trump halted the issuance of free medications for people living with the disease.
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The Trump administration has moved to stop the supply of lifesaving drugs for HIV, malaria and tuberculosis, as well as medical supplies for newborn babies, in countries supported by USAID around the globe,
Just eight days into his presidency, Donald Trump's executive orders are already impacting South Africa, particularly the crucial USAID programme that supports millions in the fight against HIV/AIDS.