South Africa’s hard-won gains against the ongoing HIV crisis and AIDS are facing a perilous new challenge following significant cuts to US funding. These cuts have sparked fears of a resurgence in infections and deaths. Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, once lauded for his decisive action against the epidemic, is now under intense scrutiny for his response to the escalating…
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Treasury Weighs Emergency Funding for Health Needs
The South African National Treasury is reviewing critical funding requests from the Department of Health and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC). This is to mitigate the severe financial impact of cuts imposed by the US President Donald Trump’s administration. The Treasury is weighing emergency funding to address these urgent needs. This consideration follows a significant blow to South…