insert_link Health / MedicalShangula Assures Steady ARV Supply Amid US Aid Suspension Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula has reassured the public that Namibia’s antiretroviral supply remains secure despite the recent decision by US President Donald Trump to temporarily halt foreign aid for 90 days. One Africa TV NewsOnOne’s Envaalde Matheus reports that the health ministry’s annual ARV budget of over N$527 million guarantees continued treatment for those living with HIV. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 watch it on […] today22 February, 2025
insert_link Health / MedicalTexas measles outbreak spreads to vaccinated individuals A measles outbreak linked to unvaccinated children in West Texas is now spreading to vaccinated individuals. Local health officials say four people who have had their jabs, are among those infected. Toni Waterman has more. today20 February, 2025
insert_link Health / MedicalSA Medical Association Concerned Over Trump’s PEPFAR Funding Halt The South African Medical Association has expressed concern at US president Donald Trump’s decision to halt funding for foreign sites supported by the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, and all other research funding. Pepfar contributes 17-percent of South Africa’s HIV response funding, with the remainder funded through domestic resources and the Global Fund. The association’s chairperson, doctor Mvuyisi Mzukwa, says the abrupt nature of this decision, coupled with its […] today12 February, 2025