health funding

US Halts USAID HIV Funding for South Africa

The Trump administration has ordered the immediate termination of USAID funding for HIV programs in South Africa, impacting several organizations supported through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief . This decision, reported by News24, could result in setbacks in the fight against HIV and tuberculosis. Since its launch in 2003, PEPFAR has provided South Africa with approximately R145 billion, including R8.1 billion for the current US financial year.

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Health / Medical

Traditional Circumcisers Unfazed by USAID Funding Cut

Traditional circumcisers remain unconcerned about USAID’s decision to halt all foreign assistance programs, including those supporting circumcision initiatives. As Ketemba Tjipepa reports for One Africa TV’s NewsOnOne, they see no immediate reason to panic despite the funding withdrawal. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 watch it on GoTv 84, DSTv 284 or stream for free on oneafrica.tv

24 February, 2025 51

Business / Economics

President of S.A urges G20 to renew its efforts to advance debt sustainability

President Cyril Ramaphosa of S.A has urged the G20 to renew its efforts to advance debt sustainability, with a particular emphasis on African countries. The president delivered the opening address at Thursday's G20 foreign ministers' meeting at Nasrec in Johannesburg. South Africa is hosting the first meeting of foreign ministers since taking over the G20 presidency from Brazil in December. Ramaphosa says more than 3.3-billion people live in countries where […]

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