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US reduction in South Africa's HIV effort may threaten lives
The US has announced plans to withdraw all HIV and AIDS funding from South Africa, which could jeopardize ongoing efforts to combat the virus. The UN's UNAids chief urged Washington to reconsider, emphasizing that the funding cut risks reversing progress in a country with over eight million people living with HIV. The US contributed about 17% of South Africa's HIV response funding through Pepfar, and the decision follows strained US-South Africa relations and disputes over policy issues.
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