HIV, AIDS and Trump

Trump aid freeze disrupts global HIV/AIDS fight
The pause in global health funding has frozen activities at health clinics across Africa that rely on the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), raising immediate
Trump pauses funding for anti-HIV program that prevented 26 million AIDS deaths
On Friday, a memorandum signed by Marco Rubio called for a 90-day cessation of foreign aid. That would likely put on hold the work of PEPFAR, the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
Distribution of HIV drugs in poor countries stopped as Trump freezes foreign aid
As part of the foreign aid freeze by President Donald Trump, the U.S. distribution of HIV drugs in poor countries has been stopped.
Motsoaledi says more than 15,000 SA health workers will be affected by US move to halt HIV/AIDS funding
JOHANNESBURG - More than 15,000 health workers in the country will be affected by the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw HIV/AIDS relief. Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump announced a freeze on the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Halting funding for HIV programmes could reverse decades of progress, WHO tells US
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed deep concern about the funding pause for HIV programmes in low- and middle-income countries.
Trump halts foreign aid, including AIDS relief, TB funding
But late last week, the State Department, led now by former Florida Senator Marco Rubio, issued a memo clarifying that the freeze includes current foreign assistance programs as well, including the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR. Also affected is USAID, which will hamper global efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB).
Anti-HIV program in crisis as Trump aid pause sows confusion
The State Department issued a waiver for lifesaving aid, but HIV clinics remain shut and uncertainty lingers over the future of PEPFAR, which saved 25 million lives.
Relief as Trump lifts ban on HIV funding
However, stakeholders call on the government to accelerate self-reliance in health service delivery to avoid such a similar situation in future. Thank you for reading Nation.Africa Show plans Ugandans living with HIV can now breathe a sigh of relief after the United States (US) on January 29 issued a waiver for life-saving humanitarian assistance.
Trump reverses order withholding funding for HIV program
The United States has pledged to maintain funding for life-saving humanitarian assistance during a 90-day pause in foreign aid. ・The United States pledges to maintain funding for life-saving humanitarian assistance ・Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces an 'Emergency Humanitarian Waiver' to ensure continued access to HIV treatment ・The waiver
Over 100,0000 Babies May Be Born With HIV Due To Trump Executive Order
A new report estimates that 135,987 babies will be born with HIV during the 90-day stoppage on foreign aid spending.
Trump's Executive Order Froze Distribution of Life-Saving HIV Drugs, But Only Briefly
A legally contested executive order on foreign aid did, at least initially, halt the distribution of life-saving HIV drugs.
Funding for AIDS relief program to stop after foreign aid pause ordered
The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, provides billions in funding to organizations to combat HIV.
George W. Bush had a plan to fight HIV. Trump might kill it.
PEPFAR has saved 25 million lives around the globe and is considered George W. Bush's greatest achievement. Donald Trump has left its future in doubt.
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