The lives of millions of people are at risk as the US halts foreign aid, including funding to the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the largest fund dedicated to fighting a single disease.  In a statement released on Sunday, the US state department says “foreign assistance funded by or through the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)” will be paused for review. Thabiso Tema spoke withProf Linda Gail Bekker - Chief Executive Officer at Desmond Tutu Health Foundation. 

 

The lives of millions of people are at risk as the US halts foreign aid, including funding to the U.S. President&rsquo;s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the largest fund dedicated to fighting a single disease.&nbsp; In a statement released on Sunday, the US state department says &ldquo;foreign assistance funded by or through the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)&rdquo; will be paused for review. Thabiso Tema spoke with Prof Linda Gail Bekker - Chief Executive Officer at Desmond Tutu Health Foundation.&nbsp;
&nbsp;

POWER Breakfast is a fast-paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you’re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.

POWER Breakfast is a fast-paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you&rsquo;re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.