UNAids chief urges US to reconsider SA funding cut (opens original article in a new tab)

UNAids chief urges US to reconsider HIV/Aids funding cut for South Africa, warning it could reverse progress against the disease. The US plans to phase out PEPFAR funding, citing South Africa's failure to meet policy demands. South Africa has the highest number of HIV cases globally, and PEPFAR previously provided 17% of its HIV funding. Global aid cuts risk reversing progress against HIV/Aids, with testing and condom distribution declining in high infection rate countries.

• UNAids chief Winnie Byanyima urges US to reconsider HIV/Aids funding cut for South Africa
• US plans to phase out PEPFAR funding citing South Africa's failure to meet policy demands
• South Africa has 8 million people living with HIV, the highest globally, and PEPFAR provided 17% of its HIV funding
• Global development assistance from traditional donors has declined, risking progress against HIV/Aids
• HIV testing and condom distribution have dropped in high infection rate countries