Trump's USAID freeze must serve as a wake-up call for Africa
Briefly

The recent decision by President Donald Trump to freeze foreign aid for 90 days has severely impacted Africa, especially in healthcare. USAID's $12.1 billion funding to sub-Saharan Africa, which includes vital programs like PEPFAR for AIDS treatment, is now jeopardized. South Africa's Health Minister highlighted that PEPFAR is crucial, accounting for a significant percentage of funding for HIV programs supporting millions. The funding freeze reflects a troubling dependency on external aid and raises concerns about the efficacy of local governance in addressing public health responsibilities.
PEPFAR contributes 17 percent of the total funding, which surpasses 7.5 billion rand.
This USAID crisis might have been averted if the Southern African nation had assumed responsibility.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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