US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order suspending foreign aid for 90 days, causing alarm among aid organizations, writes The South African. This decision has frozen vital health programs, particularly in South Africa, where millions rely on US-funded treatments for HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. Several South African health organizations are preparing to shut down, and the suspension affects PEPFAR, a major provider of HIV treatment. Clinics are already scaling back operations, and Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi is assessing the impact on affected institutions.
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