USAID suspension: experts say no need to panic yet, government on standby to take over affected patients
Health minister says government is working on contingency plans to absorb patients who were receiving treatment through US-funded programmes
29 January 2025 - 04:30
While it is premature to estimate the effects of US President Donald Trump's decision to freeze US foreign aid to various health programmes, experts believe if there is a complete withdrawal of funding, the South African government should put in place measures to mitigate the impact. ..
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