US cuts send South Africa's HIV treatment

US cuts send South Africa's HIV treatment 'off a cliff'
The US government's sudden decision to axe funding for HIV programmes is a "wake-up call" for South Africa, the country's health minister has told the BBC.
US HIV fund halt may cost South Africa 500,000 lives over 10 years: foundation
US HIV fund halt may cost South Africa 500,000 lives over 10 years: foundation A halt in US funds to South Africa's HIV/AIDS programmes could lead to more than 500,000 deaths over 10 years, the head of the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation said Thursday.
Africa HIV deaths to mount, as Trump stops funding. Here’s why
In a report this week, UNAIDS said at least 55 countries around the world had reported funding cuts to HIV programmes, including several in African countries. That included halts to 55 HIV projects supported by the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) or that received part US funding.
South Africa: Funding cuts to USAID programs spark concerns
The Trump administration's decision to halt funding for health programs in South Africa raises fears that millions, especially those on HIV/AIDS treatment, could lose access to life-saving medication.
🔒 Trump permanently halts healthcare aid to South Africa, sparking HIV crisis
The US halts funding for African health programs, threatening HIV progress, vaccine trials, and thousands of healthcare jobs.
USAID Officially Terminates Funding to HIV Organisations, South Africans Believe It’s a Good Thing
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has officially halted funding to HIV organisations, and South Africans are okay with that.
South Africa: USAID cuts could prompt over 500,000 HIV deaths
The head of a HIV foundation in South Africa has warned that US funding cuts could lead to half a million deaths and as many new HIV infections over 10 years.
South Africa ramps up efforts to get 1.1 million people back on HIV treatment
With SA falling behind UNAids targets, officials are intensifying efforts to place over 1 million people on ARVs by December amid funding cuts and disruptions.
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Q&A: How Trump’s USAID freeze halted the effort to develop an effective HIV vaccine in Africa
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South Africa feeling brunt of 'America First' approach
On Thursday this week the Trump administration cut its HIV programme. South Africa, where almost eight-million people live ...
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South Africa has more people living with HIV than any other country. Trump's aid freeze has hit hard
Majola is one of millions of patients in South Africa affected by U.S. President Donald Trump’s global foreign aid freeze, raising worries about HIV patients defaulting on treatment, infection ...
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USAID cuts | Professor Linda Bekker discusses Pepfar suspension
While South Africa funds around 80% of the HIV/AIDS treatments, the termination of USAID could have catastrophic consequences.
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Senior U.S. Embassy official Dana Brown resigns
The United States Embassy in South Africa has confirmed the resignation of the Chargé d’Affaires Dana Brown from the mission.
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Trump claims white Afrikaners are victims of persecution. Christian leaders in South Africa say no.
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Trump's permanent USAID cuts slam humanitarian programs worldwide: 'We are being pushed off a cliff'
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The Trump administration’s decision to terminate 90% of USAID’s foreign aid contracts slammed ...