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US aid cuts deal a massive blow for the small African nation of Lesotho: Takeaways from AP’s report

Cuts to U.S. HIV funding caused clinic closures and layoffs, reversing progress despite Lesotho reaching UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets, with 23% of aid lost, experts say.

  • Lesotho faces a health crisis as massive U.S. aid cuts have forced many clinics to close, affecting crucial services for HIV-positive residents, with over 260,000 people still living with the virus.
  • Around 260,000 HIV-positive individuals in Lesotho are facing increased challenges as clinics close and healthcare workers lose jobs due to funding cuts.
  • Experts warn that the cuts could lead to increased HIV transmission and deaths, with Lesotho's health committee estimating the country has been set back at least 15 years in its fight against the epidemic.
  • Although some programs are being temporarily reinstated by the U.S. State Department, uncertainty remains about the future of Lesotho's health services.
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The tiny southern African nation of Lesotho is facing a deep crisis as a result of massive cuts in foreign aid from the United States. Closed clinics and the end of funding are threatening hundreds of thousands of HIV-positive patients. Authorities say the cuts have set the country back at least 15 years.

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US aid cuts deal a massive blow for the small African nation of Lesotho: Takeaways from AP's report

In the wake of massive U.S. cuts to foreign aid, the tiny country of Lesotho in southern Africa faces deep uncertainty and worry over its HIV-positive residents.

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