The Minister of Health, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, provided an in-depth update to the Portfolio Committee on Health about the recent cancellation of funding from the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). In the meeting, Minister Motsoaledi emphasized the vital importance of PEPFAR in aiding multiple health programs, noting that around 7.8 million individuals in South Africa are impacted. This discussion focused on the committee’s insights regarding the potential withdrawal of funding from the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and its implications for healthcare professional employment.
