What the end of PEPFAR funding could mean for South Africa's HIV response
The potential end of PEPFAR funding in South Africa threatens to disrupt critical HIV prevention and treatment services. Experts warn that the loss of support could lead to a deterioration in care, particularly for marginalized populations and community-based outreach programs.
Why it matters
PEPFAR is a cornerstone of global HIV response; its withdrawal could reverse decades of progress in public health outcomes in South Africa.
Roger Shapiro , professor of immunology and infectious diseases at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, has worked on HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment in Botswana for more than 25 years. He recently discussed what the end of PEPFAR funding in South Africa could mean for the country’s HIV response.
The article relies on expert testimony and public health data to analyze the impact of funding changes.
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