HIV, AIDS and Donald Trump

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 aid freeze disrupts global HIV/AIDS fight
A legacy bipartisan initiative to combat HIV and AIDS in Africa is collateral damage from President Trump’s directive to halt all U.S. foreign assistance, despite efforts to exempt humanitarian
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'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.
Halting funding for HIV programmes could reverse decades of progress, WHO tells US
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed deep concern about the funding pause for HIV programmes in low- and middle-income countries.
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
Trump Snubs Bill Gates With HIV Funding Cut
As President Donald Trump uses his executive authority to smash and slash programs that do not conform to his America First ideals, the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) was yet another foreign aid program put on the chopping block for a 90-day period.
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.
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.
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.
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.
George W. Bush had a plan to fight HIV. Trump might kill it.
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.
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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U.S. HIV/Aids Waiver - Govt Plans Self-Funding Strategy for Nigeria's HIV Response
The federal government has expressed commitment to intensify domestic resource mobilisation strategies towards ownership and sustainability of the HIV response in the country with a view to reducing ...