South Africa, HIV

Africa HIV deaths to mount, as Trump stops funding. Here’s why
In South Africa alone, US funding halts could lead to 500,000 deaths in the next 10 years, an official of the Desmond Tutu HIV Center said on Thursday. The warning comes as countr
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.
USAID – severity and speed of cuts causing despair in South Africa
The fear in the HIV/Aids/TB community in South Africa is that a nation that was making headway in its fight against the virus would be set right back – back, they said, 25 years when the coffin makers were the busiest industry.
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. Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, responding to US ...
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
The major backer of the lenacapavir roll-out is assuring nervous researchers that they will keep their part of funding ...
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Elton John reacts to the Tr*mp administration slashing HIV funding
Elton is swinging into action… but advocates still say there will be “bloodbath” over the size of Tr*mp’s cuts to 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 ...
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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Q&A: How Trump’s USAID freeze halted the effort to develop an effective HIV vaccine in Africa
Last month, researchers in South Africa were preparing to administer two experimental HIV vaccines in a Phase 1 clinical trial. The staff was trained, immunizations were ready, and participant ...
🔒 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.
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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 ...
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New North West health hub is helping the 'people of the dew' tackle TB, HIV and more
Along with TB, the new BAMMISHO research node aims to address other critical health challenges like HIV and chronic diseases.