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: U.S. Funding Cut Ends Vital HIV Programme for Orphans
South Africa's public health system is in turmoil after the widespread cancellation of USAID funding agreements. Among others, a USAID-funded project that helped to keep orphaned children on their HIV medication was forced to close. HIV testing services are also severely impacted in some areas.
South African scientists were testing a promising HIV vaccine. Then came Trump’s aid cuts
South African lab technician Nozipho Mlotshwa was waiting for the test results for a potential HIV vaccine, which has eluded scientists for decades, when the order came from USAID to stop work.
🔒 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.
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.
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.
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The Global Fund will roll out the twice-yearly anti-HIV jab — with or without Pepfar
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Elton John reacts to the Tr*mp administration slashing HIV funding
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Trump’s foreign aid freeze halted a crucial program fighting HIV in Africa. Here’s what’s at stake
one of millions of patients in South Africa affected by U.S. President Donald Trump’s global foreign aid freeze, raising ...
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Consequences of US HIV/Aids funding withdrawal will be dire
A disruption of current HIV/Aids mitigation programmes in southern Africa will lead to decreased access to critical treatments and preventive therapies, which will in turn lead to increased mortality ...
Elton John Slams Trump Administration’s USAID Cuts: ‘Devastating Effects on the HIV Response’
The Trump administration announced plans on Thursday (Feb. 27) to eliminate more than 90% of the U.S. Agency for ...
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SA’s HIV response will collapse without US funding — unless we act urgently
Reassurances that state clinics will pick up the lost services are empty. The scale and immense urgency of this oncoming ...
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 ...