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Trump's aid freeze imperils HIV fight, puts jobs in limbo

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Uncertainty looms for 41,547 Kenyans employed under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Pepfar) programme following the U.S government's decision to freeze foreign aid, despite a waiver granted by President Donald Trump for emergency services.

These employees collectively earn an annual salary of Sh17.4 billion through Pepfar's HIV programme. They provide essential HIV services including clinical services, community support and programme management across the 47 counties, from health facilities at Level 3, 4, 5 and 6.

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