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Trump cuts South Africa’s HIV funding over farmer safety and policy disputes

The Trump administration confirmed Friday it will phase out the multibillion-dollar PEPFAR program that provides HIV treatment in South Africa.

US officials cited the South African government's failure to protect white farmers and resolve land reform disputes as primary reasons for the cut. This decision targets the country with the world’s largest HIV population, where over eight million people currently require lifelong medical support. Supporters of the move argue it forces South Africa toward "self-reliance," while critics warn the withdrawal could trigger a massive public health catastrophe.

The State Department plans to issue a formal notification to South African leaders early next week regarding the exit timeline.

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US to end Pepfar funding of South Africa's HIV programmes

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Exclusive / Trump administration to end PEPFAR funding for South Africa

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Department of Health prepares for US Pepfar withdrawal

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 @BF4XXSL from Texas  commented…5 days5D

It shows the corruption of our president in handling foreign relations.

 @BF4YDPDDemocrat from Illinois  commented…5 days5D

I believe that South Africa’s HIV funding should have not been cut at all, as it is important to their society.

 @BF4YF2B from Illinois  commented…5 days5D

Trump is an idiot and doesn’t care about others and our allies.

 @BF4Z7NKDemocrat from Texas  commented…4 days4D

it’s more important and shows the character of our president

 @BF535RT from Illinois  commented…4 days4D

As one of the richest countries, we should do our best to help smaller third world countries especially when its something serious like HIV.

 @BF53S83 from Alabama  commented…4 days4D

idk, they all seem pretty important, but Africa, being behind in certain economic areas, relies on stuff like that??

 @BF55337 from Texas  commented…4 days4D

he's putting lives at stake for disputes.

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Elizabeth Warren Walks Back Murder Comments

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