Six-million Africans face the risk of dying from HIV infections within the next four years, warns UN AIDS chief Winnie Byanyima. This alert follows US President Donald Trump’s January executive order that halted foreign aid for 90 days - including funding for HIV programmes through the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Vital assistance for HIV/AIDS relief through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is now uncertain, despite a February waiver that permits the agency to provide urgent life-saving treatment. Given the critical stakes for millions of Africans fighting HIV-related illnesses, isn't it time Africa urgently established its own funding for healthcare services? Swipe through for a summary of the situation.
Ahmed Kaballo
Six-million Africans face the risk of dying from HIV infections within the next four years, warns UN AIDS chief Winnie Byanyima. This alert follows US President Donald Trump’s January executive order that halted foreign aid for 90 days - including funding for HIV programmes through the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Vital assistance for HIV/AIDS relief through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is now uncertain, despite a February waiver that permits the agency to provide urgent life-saving treatment. Given the critical stakes for millions of Africans fighting HIV-related illnesses, isn't it time Africa urgently established its own funding for healthcare services? Swipe through for a summary of the situation.
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