Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Aids deaths could rise by 38% in four years

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The Health Department says all US government funding for HIV and TB projects in South Africa will end by 30 September. After major cuts earlier this year, a R2.82-billion shortfall remains — and no replacement funds have been secured. “Without such replacement funds, we won’t be able to sustain our HIV programme,” warns health official Nicholas Crisp.

— Reported by the Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism

Phemelo speaks to Senior Researcher at HE2RO at Wits University, Dr Lise Jamieson.
30 Jun 2025 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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