Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s order to pause nearly all foreign aid has halted funding to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), an African HIV-prevention program launched by President George W.

The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a federal program that provides HIV medications, is one of the programs on pause during a 90-day review ordered by the Secretary of State.

Experts fear a resurgence of infections in low-income countries if the ban were to continue. The waiver remains in place, while officials review foreign aid programs.

Leaders of the global fight against HIV/AIDS let out a sigh of relief on Wednesday as the Donald Trump administration scaled back – at least temporarily – one of the most damaging policies of its first days in office.

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.

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.

The Trump administration on January 24 halted disbursement of funds to programmes to treat HIV, malaria and other diseases in developing countries for at least 90 days.

It is estimated that PEPFAR supports treatment for over 20 million people living with HIV, accounting for two-thirds of all people globally receiving HIV treatment

Laurus Labs stock declined by more than 15 per cent on Monday following the U.S. government’s directive to halt the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which would have disrupted the supply of antiviral medications for millions.

It is estimated that PEPFAR supports treatment for over 20 million people living with HIV, accounting for two-thirds of all people globally receiving HIV treatment

Bush Institute has welcomed the recent emergency waiver announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This waiver restores crucial funding for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, better known as PEPFAR.