In South Africa, a needle exchange program for drug users feels the effects of Trump's aid cuts

In South Africa, needle exchange programme for drug users feels effects of Trump's aid cuts

The team in Pretoria have built relationships with the drug users, encouraging them to accept an opioid-substitution therapy, and offering treatment if they have illnesses such as HIV.

SA: Needle exchange program for drug users feels the effects of Trump's aid cuts

Needle exchange is not a new idea globally, but such efforts have been jolted by the Trump administration’s decision to kill 83% of U.S. Agency for International Development programs around the world.

Africa: Is the Loss of Aid an Opportunity for Africa?

Analysis - US and EU aid cuts could prompt Africa to end its dependency, but the task for poor countries will be especially difficult.

In South Africa, a needle exchange program for drug users feels the effects of Trump's aid cuts

A secluded corner near South Africa's capital is home to dozens of people with drug addiction.

HIV workers race to plug funding gaps after Trump USAID cuts

JOHANNESBURG - Tarryn Lokotsch can see the US aid money she desperately needs to help South African rape survivors sitting in her organisation's bank account, but she cannot touch a cent of it.

Zelenskyy feels abandoned by the US and tries to keep Trump cheerful to ensure that arms aid continues to pour across the border from Poland