PEPFAR suspension leaves 1.4m South Africans living with HIV uncertain about treatment - Mahama warns at WHA
John Dramani Mahama raised concerns at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva. He said that the "abrupt withdrawal of PEPFAR has shut clinics, terminated gender-based violence programmes, and left 1.4 million people living with HIV uncertain about their treatment continuity."
Mahama warned that the reduction in international health funding was creating serious challenges for African countries. He said that "by 2030, 9 million preventable deaths could occur due to these shifts." He also stated that the aid suspension could push about 5.7 million Africans into poverty by the end of 2026.
The situation in South Africa reflects the broader vulnerability of health systems across the continent amid declining global health assistance, according to Mahama. He has been advocating greater health sovereignty for countries in the Global South, urging African nations to strengthen domestic healthcare financing and reduce dependence on foreign aid.
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John Mahama addressed the World Health Assembly about a troubling situation in South Africa- involving PEPFAR. The future of healthcare for many hangs in the balance- as a result.
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