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.
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.
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.
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: 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 Ends Thousands of USAID-Funded Programs in South Africa
The US has permanently stopped funding thousands of health-care programs in Africa, with notifications to affected organizations arriving without warning and causing a cascade of chaos.
USAID cut hits South Africa's health programmes
The Trump administration has terminated the contracts of some 10,000 projects receiving US Agency for International Development (USAID) grants – including HIV, malaria, and humanitarian aid projects.
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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 ...
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US pulls plug on SA’s HIV/Aids programme
The termination of PEPFAR grants by USAID sent shockwaves through South Africa's NGO sector, threatening the lives of ...