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Plans in place to minimise impact of potential funding withdrawal- ●Department of Health has a transition plan to reduce reliance on PEPFAR funding, which may be withdrawn.
- ●PEPFAR currently supports HIV/AIDS programs in 27 high-burden districts across 8 provinces (excluding Northern Cape).
- ●90% of ARV procurement is funded by the South African government, with 10% from the Global Fund, minimizing direct impact on ARV supply.
- ●No formal confirmation of PEPFAR withdrawal, but preparations are underway due to prior foreign aid freezes (e.g., USAID grants in Jan 2025).
- ●Public health facilities remain operational, including those previously funded by PEPFAR.
- ●HIV/AIDS funding will be discussed at the UN High-Level Meeting in June 2026.
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