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US Cuts $400M PEPFAR Funding, 3,000 South Africans Laid Off

6/25/2026

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United States begins phasing out $400 million in PEPFAR HIV funding for South Africa, with most cuts by September 2026.
Limited staff support will continue only through March 2027.
Anova Health Institute ends PEPFAR programs, lays off about 3,000 workers, and says adolescent girls, women and priority groups will lose the most services.
South Africa’s health department notes PEPFAR made up about 17 % of its HIV budget and earmarked a $45 million emergency fund.

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Story summary

United States begins phasing out $400 million in PEPFAR HIV funding for South Africa, with most cuts by September 2026.
Limited staff support will continue only through March 2027.
Anova Health Institute ends PEPFAR programs, lays off about 3,000 workers, and says adolescent girls, women and priority groups will lose the most services.
South Africa’s health department notes PEPFAR made up about 17 % of its HIV budget and earmarked a $45 million emergency fund.