US President Donald Trump's decision to halt all future funding for South Africa puts over 1,250 local community organizations at risk. The cuts, estimated at $440 million, will significantly impact vital programs like HIV/AIDS and education supported by PEPFAR, potentially disrupting services and leading to job losses. Health experts warn of service delays, economic strain, and a negative impact on South Africa's healthcare system, particularly for vulnerable populations relying on these programs.
More than 1,250 local community organisations at risk as Trump cuts future funding for South Africa.South Africa is currently under threat as plans to terminate all future aid due to the country, which could affect approximately $440 million in assistance to South Africa, disrupting vital programmes including HIV/Aids and education supported by Pepfar and impacting dozens of NGOs in the country.
“This disruption could lead to service delays at clinics, particularly those serving vulnerable populations. Associate Vice President for Research and Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Iowa, Dr Aliasger Salem, warned of job losses and further economic strain due to the aid freeze, which will lead to job losses within the health sector.
Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute is the largest recipient of Pepfar funding in South Africa. The halt of the financing threatens their ongoing HIV treatment and prevention programmes, which are vital for millions of patients.
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