U.S. plans to end AIDS funding for South Africa, threatening HIV programs

New York Times—The United States has announced plans to cut HIV/AIDS funding for South Africa, a move that threatens programs that have helped keep millions of people on antiretroviral treatment. South Africa is one of the countries most dependent on U.S. support through programs like PEPFAR. South Africa plans to raise the issue at an upcoming UN meeting, as the country braces for the impact of losing the funding.

• New York Times — U.S. plans to end AIDS relief funding specifically targeted at South Africa
• BBC — World — Cut would halt funding for HIV prevention and treatment programs across South Africa
• Semafor — South Africa will raise the U.S. health funding cuts at a UN meeting
• AllAfrica — South Africa awaits the official U.S. decision with HIV programs in the balance