"Despite the money being available, people inside and outside the government say the State Department is deliberately withholding some of the funds. As a result, key HIV efforts that even the Trump administration deemed 'lifesaving' are on the brink of shutting down."
"Projections were that HIV was just going to wipe out the entire nation. When Chouraya became a doctor, he says specializing in HIV/AIDS was a no-brainer."
Dr. Caspian Chouraya oversees HIV/AIDS programs in 12 African countries but faces challenges due to inconsistent U.S. funding. The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has saved millions since 2003, yet funding is being withheld by the State Department. This situation jeopardizes key HIV initiatives, with NGOs struggling to operate amid financial uncertainty. The Trump administration's timeline for new health aid systems is behind schedule, further complicating the funding landscape and threatening lifesaving efforts against HIV/AIDS.
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