SA’s HIV/Aids NGOs await clarity on partial waiver to US aid freeze
It is unclear who will provide direction to Pepfar’s implementing partners
The South African HIV/AIDS organisations that rely on Pepfar funding are still in the dark about if and when they can resume any of their work: www.businesslive.co.za/bd/national/...
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Partial waiver on US foreign aid freeze offers potential reprieve to HIV/Aids programmes
Nongovernmental organisations funded by the US likely to resume some activities
US issues a partial waiver on its freeze on foreign aid - a reprieve that should allow HIV/AIDS organisations supported by Pepfar to dispense ARV's. But with no details yet, it is unclear if they will be able to completely resume work
www.businesslive.co.za/bd/national/...
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Fate of SA’s HIV/Aids projects up in the air
Trump pause on aid puts SA’s US-funded programmes in limbo
Trump's executive order on foreign aid threatens crucial South African HIV/AIDS programmes. It affects NGO's delivering vital services and scientists at the forefront of global research. See: www.businesslive.co.za/bd/national/...
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