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Funding Cuts Leave Zambia's HIV Patients in Despair

4/21/2025

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In Zambia, the abrupt closure of U.S.-funded clinics has plunged HIV-positive individuals into despair, leaving them without vital medications. Ten-year-old Dorcas and her mother, Theresa, grapple with confusion and illness, while others like Brian and Mary live in fear for their health and future. This crisis starkly underscores the devastating effects of funding cuts on vulnerable communities.

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Story summary

In Zambia, the abrupt closure of U.S.-funded clinics has plunged HIV-positive individuals into despair, leaving them without vital medications. Ten-year-old Dorcas and her mother, Theresa, grapple with confusion and illness, while others like Brian and Mary live in fear for their health and future. This crisis starkly underscores the devastating effects of funding cuts on vulnerable communities.