AIDS, HIV

Trump aid freeze disrupts global HIV/AIDS fight
A legacy bipartisan initiative to combat HIV and AIDS in Africa is collateral damage from President Donald Trump’s directive to halt all U.S. foreign assistance, despite efforts to exempt humanitarian assistance and lifesaving medication from being caught up in the three-month funding freeze.
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.
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.
Distribution of US-backed HIV medications to poorest nations in flux after Trump order slowing foreign aid
The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief has provided life-saving treatment to tens of millions since it was established in 2003
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.
Trump’s HIV funding freeze can undo years of progress, raise illness risk – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned of adverse consequences of the immediate suspension of funding for HIV programmes in Nigeria and other low- and middle-income countries under the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief  (PEPFAR) - a flagship initiative of the global HIV response established over 20 years ago.
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.
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
Trump Orders Withdrawal of HIV Aid, Here's How WHO Reacts
The Trump Administration has ordered the end of distributions of HIV medications purchased with American humanitarian aid.
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.
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Trump Administration Waives Halt on Distribution of HIV Medications Via PEPFAR
The Trump administration has made some concessions to the halt placed on distributions of global HIV treatments via ...
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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 ...
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Health Minister Assures Continuity of ARV Programme Amid PEPFAR Funding Review
"For now, all HIV/AIDS programmes continue. As the South African government, we want to emphasize that nobody must stop ...
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State Department green-lights resumption of HIV medication program
PEPFAR, a $7.5 billion initiative established in 2003, has provided HIV care to millions worldwide. The recent suspension of the program raised concerns about the potential loss of access to HIV ...
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Marco Rubio cuts off foreign aid for millions of people’s HIV medications
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s order to pause nearly all foreign aid has halted funding to the President’s Emergency Plan ...
IAS Statement: Restore Access To All PEPFAR-supported HIV Services Immediately
“Since its bipartisan creation, PEPFAR has always been synonymous with saving lives and this waiver restores – in some part – that legacy. However, PEPFAR’s continued and uninterrupted support of all ...
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NACA commends U.S. on AIDS relief
National Agency for the Control of AIDs (NACA) has commended the U.S. government for issuing emergency waiver to ensure that millions ...