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PEPFAR Funding Withdrawal: South Africa Unsurprised by US Decision to Pull HIV Aid
NEW YORK — South Africa remains unsurprised by the PEPFAR funding withdrawal, with Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi downplaying the US decision to pull critical HIV aid. Speaking on the sidelines of the UN High-Level Meeting on HIV and AIDS, the minister addressed the phased exit of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) []
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Africa.com
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump’s Health Aid Strategy Faces Resistance Across Africa
Several African countries are pushing back against the Trump administration’s new bilateral health funding agreements, arguing that the deals prioritize US strategic and commercial interests over equitable partnerships. The agreements, introduced after the dismantling of USAID, require recipient governments to increase domestic health spending while granting US pharmaceutical firms greater opportunities to participate in healthcare []
The Namibian
· Jul 7, 2026
Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money
After dismantling the main US body for delivering foreign assistance last year, the Trump administration is again offering hundreds of millions of dollars to African countries to support their healthcare structures and help fight disease. But the new deals come with conditions attached and as a result, face resistance from some governments. When the initial [] The post Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money appeared first on The Namibian.
Yen.com.gh
· Jun 23, 2026
US to stop funding South Africa's HIV and Aids programmes
The US announces a phased withdrawal of PEPFAR funding for HIV programmes in South Africa, prompting concerns over the impact on health strategies
AllAfrica
· Jul 7, 2026
Malawi: United States Delivers Breakthrough HIV Prevention Medication to Malawi
[U.S. Embassy Lilongwe] The United States government has delivered the first shipment of lenacapavir, a cutting-edge new HIV prevention medication, to Malawi. Chargé d'Affaires Jonathan Fischer handed over the first contribution of lenacapavir to Minister of Health Madalitso Baloyi at Lilongwe's Area 25 Health Center on July 2. The introduction of lenacapavir underscores continued U.S. leadership in promoting innovation, strengthening self-reliance, and supporting durable health systems, in accordance with the Trump
South Africa Today
· Jul 9, 2026
Bringing HIV care closer to people in The Gambia
Geneva, Switzerland, 09 July 2026- /African Media Agency (AMA)/ – In The Gambia, a visit to the clinic for HIV services is no longer just one step in a long process: clients now experience bespoke, integrated delivery of care. At the heart of this shift is differentiated service delivery, led by the Ministry of Health []
Guineematin.com
· Jun 26, 2026
Guinée : la Banque mondiale approuve un partenariat de plus de 3 milliards USD pour soutenir la transformation économique du pays
Le Conseil d’administration du Groupe de la Banque mondiale a approuvé, le 23 juin 2026 à Washington, le nouveau Cadre de Partenariat Pays (CPF) 2027-2033 en faveur de la Guinée. Doté d’une enveloppe globale potentielle de plus de 3 milliards de dollars américains, ce partenariat figure parmi les plus importants jamais conclus entre les deux [] The post Guinée : la Banque mondiale approuve un partenariat de plus de 3 milliards USD pour soutenir la transformation économique du pays first appeared on Guineematin.com.
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Related coverage for "PEPFAR Funding Withdrawal: South Africa Unsurprised by US Decision to Pull HIV Aid": Africa.com — Trump’s Health Aid Strategy Faces Resistance Across Africa. The Namibian — Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money. Yen.com.gh — US to stop funding South Africa's HIV and Aids programmes. AllAfrica — Malawi: United States Delivers Breakthrough HIV Prevention Medication to Malawi. South Africa Today — Bringing HIV care closer to people in The Gambia. Guineematin.com — Guinée : la Banque mondiale approuve un partenariat de plus de 3 milliards USD pour soutenir la transformation économique du pays