Only 40 Cents of every PEPFAR dollar reached frontli
U.S. officials are restructuring the PEPFAR HIV program, claiming that only 40 cents of every dollar previously reached frontline health workers due to high overhead costs. The changes have faced criticism from activists who argue that funding cuts and policy shifts are negatively impacting HIV treatment access.
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The overhaul of a major global health initiative highlights the tension between administrative efficiency and the continuity of critical medical services.
Health: Only 40 Cents of every PEPFAR dollar reached frontli
Only 40 Cents of every PEPFAR dollar reached frontline HIV care — USA
New data shows that the Trump government is responsible for severe deterioration in programme outcomes, including HIV treatment cut for 77,163 children, 42% reduction in PrEP enrollment, and the closure of 1,700 PEPFAR HIV treatment sites.
The demonstrators accused the Trump administration of undermining the global HIV response through funding restrictions and policy changes affecting PEPFAR-supported programmes.
RIO DE JANEIRO - The United States (US) has defended a sweeping overhaul of the world's largest HIV programme - the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), saying that for too long only 40 cents of every dollar spent on global health assistance reached frontline health workers and patients.
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