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Relief for HIV patients as PEPFAR temporarily halts foreign aid ban

A health official displays ARV drugs, emphasizing the importance of adherence. [File, Standard]

US State Department has temporarily halted ban on health programs offered by U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) following Donald Trump's executive order on foreign aid.

In a statement by Jeff Graham, a Senior Official at GHSD on Saturday, February 1, the waiver will last for 90 days to allow for the review of suspended health programs.

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