Cuts under the Trump administration have gutted the PEPFAR program
Summary
The U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), started by George W. Bush in 2003 to fight HIV/AIDS, has been significantly cut under the Trump administration. These cuts have led to an estimated 70,000 deaths, and journalist Jon Cohen reported on their impact in Eswatini and Lesotho.Key Facts
- PEPFAR is a global health program aimed at combating HIV/AIDS.
- George W. Bush launched PEPFAR in 2003.
- The program has saved millions of lives with relatively low costs.
- The Trump administration reduced funding for PEPFAR.
- An estimated 70,000 people have died due to these funding cuts.
- Journalist Jon Cohen investigated the situation in Eswatini and Lesotho.
- The effects of program cuts were observed on the ground in these countries.
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