JOHANNESBURG - More than 15,000 health workers in the country will be affected by the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw HIV/AIDS relief. Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump announced a freeze on the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

"For now, all HIV/AIDS programmes continue. As the South African government, we want to emphasize that nobody must stop taking ARVs because that would be devastating," Motsoaledi said.

US President Donald Trump recently announced a freeze on an emergency plan for AIDS relief, also known as the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi stresses the importance of continuing ARV treatment for South Africans living with HIV/Aids, amid the uncertainty surrounding USAID funding.

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi expresses deep concern over Trump's cuts to foreign aid for HIV, warning of dire consequences for South Africa's health initiatives.

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has appealed to people on antiretroviral (ARV) treatment to continue taking their medication amid reports that grant funding by the United States of America (USA) is under review.

On Friday, a memorandum signed by Marco Rubio called for a 90-day cessation of foreign aid. That would likely put on hold the work of PEPFAR, the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says he will meet with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to discuss the impact of the United States’ decision to reev

The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, is credited with saving 25 million lives worldwide and has long enjoyed bipartisan support.

US President Donald Trump’s decision to halt the President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR) has raised serious concerns about the future of HIV/Aids treatment in South Africa.