As we said recently, THE REST OF THE WORLD NEED TO STEP UP, SURELY: DOMESTIC FINANCING OF HEALTHCARE, AS USA WITHDRAWS UNDER PRESIDENT TRUMP.
Read why? HIVC risis Looms Amid Global Aid Cuts
According to a study published in The Lancet HIV, recent and planned international budget cuts could result in 4.4-10.8 million new HIV infections by 2030 in low-and middle-income countries, with 0.8-2.9 million HIV-related deaths within 5 years.
Currently, five countries provide over 90% of international HIV funding: The United States (73%), the United Kingdom (9%), France (4%),Germany (3%), and the Netherlands (2%).
The study noted that “the announced cuts represent a 4.4% reduction in total global international HIV funding in 2025 and a further 19.6% cut in 2026, a total reduction of 24%.”Source: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/hiv-crisis-looms-amid-global-aid-cu... ecd=mkm_ret_250508_mscpmrk_idhiv_hivinfection_etid7409554&uac=156025PN&impID=7409554
Prof Joseph Ana
CHIFA Profile: Joseph Ana is the Lead Consultant and Trainer at the Africa Centre for Clinical Governance Research and Patient Safety in Calabar, Nigeria. In 2015 he won the NMA Award of Excellence for establishing 12-Pillar Clinical Governance, Quality and Safety initiative in Nigeria. He has been the pioneer Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) National Committee on Clinical Governance and Research since 2012. He is also Chairman of the Quality & Performance subcommittee of the Technical Working Group for the implementation of the Nigeria Health Act. He is a pioneer Trustee-Director of the NMF (Nigerian Medical Forum) which took the BMJ to West Africa in 1995. He is particularly interested in strengthening health systems for quality and safety in LMICs. He has written Five books on the 12-Pillar Clinical Governance for LMICs, including a TOOLS for Implementation. He established the Department of Clinical Governance, Servicom & e-health in the Cross River State Ministry of Health, Nigeria in 2007. Joseph is a member of the HIFA Steering Group. Website: www.hriwestafrica.com
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