Trump’s foreign aid freeze disrupts HIV/AIDS relief, threatens PEPFAR’s impact

Supreme Court to weigh in on Trump administration's foreign funding freeze of USAID

We look at the anticipated impact of of the USAID funding freeze, which helped some of the poorest people around the world. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to weigh in on the matter.

South Africa: Funding cuts to USAID programs spark concerns

The Trump administration's decision to halt funding for health programs in South Africa raises fears that millions, especially those on HIV/AIDS treatment, could lose access to life-saving medication.

Trump’s foreign aid freeze disrupts HIV/AIDS relief, threatens PEPFAR’s impact

More than 20 years ago, President George W. Bush launched PEPFAR to combat HIV and AIDS in more than 55 countries.

Global health, AIDS groups tell Supreme Court to keep USAID funds unfrozen

International health and help avoidance groups informed the Supreme Court on Friday that it need to not reverse a federal court order that safeguards them from “monetary chaos” from the Trump administration’s freeze on financing from the U.S. Company for Advancement. Source: The Washington Times. The post Global health, AIDS groups tell Supreme Court to keep USAID funds unfrozen appeared first on The New York Ledger.

DAILY DOSE: Americans Reflect on COVID-19’s Lasting Societal Impact; Trump Administration’s Freeze Threatens Global HIV/AIDS Progress. - Scientific Inquirer

MOST AMERICANS SAY COVID-19 DIVIDED COUNTRY, REPORT FINDS The Pew Research Center’s report, 5 Years Later: America Looks Back at the Impact of COVID-19, examines the long-term effects of the pandemic on American society. The study, based on surveys conducted in late 2024, finds that most Americans (72%) believe COVID-19 drove the country apart. The report covers four key areas: public health, workplaces, religion, and technology. Findings show t…

Asia Pacific countries risk rising HIV infections following United States development aid funding freeze

Urgent action needed to restore essential community-led services BANGKOK, 13 February, 2025—While the United States’ 90-day pause on foreign assistance has impacted the global AIDS response, U.S. Department of State waivers have allowed the resumption of HIV treatment and prevention of mother to child transmission services. Treatment programs in a number of Asia Pacific countries have been affected, with a more widespread reduction of community-…