‘Confusion’ in South Africa over US HIV funding

‘Confusion’ in South Africa over US HIV funding

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA —  Some South African organizations that assist people with HIV are in limbo, after the United States put a 90-day freeze on most foreign aid. The U.S. State Department later added a waiver for “lifesaving” aid, but NGOs that have already shut their doors say the next steps aren’t clear, and they … Read more

Trump halts HIV funding for Nigeria, other developing countries

Trump halts HIV funding for Nigeria, other developing countries

The US government has halted the support for HIV treatment in Nigeria and other developing countries following an order by President Donald Trump. The US State Department stopped the disbursement of funds from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a programme for HIV treatment in Africa and developing countries, for at least 90 … Read more

Zimbabwe aims to end HIV/AIDS as public health threat by 2030

Zimbabwe aims to end HIV/AIDS as public health threat by 2030

MARONDERA, ZIMBABWE —  Zimbabwean health officials said Tuesday they aim to eliminate HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, crediting the United States with making such progress possible through aid and support. U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe Pamela Tremont and officials from PEPFAR and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention toured the HIV … Read more