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US phases out $45M annual support for Namibia HIV program

The United States plans to gradually cease its $45 million annual financial assistance for Namibia's HIV response programs. This marks another instance where a southern African country is experiencing the consequences of the U.S. administration's withdrawal of foreign aid. The U.S. will still offer technical assistance, but Namibia will fund its HIV programs independently starting in the 2027 fiscal year.

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