HIV, AIDS and Trump

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.
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.
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.
Funds for fight against HIV/AIDS paused in Trump aid freeze
The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, is credited with saving 25 million lives worldwide and has long enjoyed bipartisan support.
Trump’s global ripple effect: A dangerous HIV disruption from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
Trump’s reckless dismantling of global health efforts may not just result in more lives lost to AIDS, but could also hasten the evolution of new, more deadly viruses.
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.
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 ...
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.
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HIV/AIDS Care for Millions Could Be Interrupted by Marco Rubio’s Foreign Aid Freeze
The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a federal program that provides HIV medications, is one of the ...
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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 ...
US restores crucial HIV treatment access for millions as South African organisations voice funding fears
The decision, made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, enables individuals in 55 countries, including South Africa, to ...
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Breaking: Trump reverses executive order on HIV treatment funding ban to poor countries, details emerge
The Trump administration has issued a waiver to ensure uninterrupted HIV treatment for 20 million people in 55 countries, despite a 90-day freeze on US foreign aidGlobal health leaders, including ...