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External health aid in 2025 is estimated to be 30%–40% lower than 2023, hitting prevention and community services hardest.
UNAIDS warns reforms are needed to avert 3.3 million new infections by 2030 if funding and services don’t rebound.
In several sub-Saharan countries, prevention programs funded by donors have been most affected, widening gaps for key populations.
Zimbabwe and Mozambique report clinic closures and stockouts, undermining access to HIV care.
Some countries are increasing domestic funding, signaling potential new, homegrown HIV responses.
Long-acting HIV prevention drugs are gaining momentum amid policy shifts and funding challenges.
Community-led organizations, previously funded by donors, have closed, reducing outreach.
Key populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals and sex workers, face increased barriers to care due to funding gaps.
Some gains have been made through domestic investment and better targeted programs despite cuts.
Experts emphasize political courage to protect human rights and sustain prevention and prevention access.

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crime1d ago

Authorities warn criminals are using SIM card registrations to steal passport details from travellers.
Registration is often required for SIMs in popular destinations, creating exposure for visitors.
Tourists buying from unofficial sellers may face privacy and financial risks.
Experts advise buying from official stores and ensuring registration in your name.
Monitor bank accounts and phone bills after purchase for unusual activity.
Fraud risks include identity theft, phishing, and selling data to third parties.
Unregistered or pre-registered SIMs can tie to someone else’s identity.
Travelers are urged to use eSIMs or official outlets for safer options.
Criminals may exploit passport data for identity theft or fraudulent activity.
The warning follows rising cases of SIM swaps and passport data misuse.

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world20h ago

The U.S.A.I.D. shutdown caused immediate program suspensions, with medicines and aid unusable as staff were purged and funds impounded.
Analysts warn hundreds of thousands could die due to halted aid, with child mortality and malnutrition programs most at risk.
Kenya illustrates the impact, where two-thirds of community health workers were laid off and malnutrition detection stalled.
The report highlights U.S.A.I.D.'s past life-saving impact, including reducing under-five mortality and supporting global nutrition.
The author notes valid criticisms of U.S.A.I.D., including dependency, inefficiency, and aid misalignment with local partners.
The piece argues the shutdown amounts to 'public man-made death' with broad, slow-moving consequences.
The report connects the aid cut to broader political and policy shifts under the new Administration.
The documentary follows families like Rovina Naboi in Kenya, illustrating personal hardship amid aid withdrawal.
The article emphasizes the moral and humanitarian costs of rolling back public-health gains domestically and abroad.

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world7h ago

Kenya launches a new program to boost rhino populations through habitat protection and anti-poaching efforts.
The plan includes monitoring rhino health and engaging local communities in conservation work.
Officials say the program aims to reduce poaching and promote sustainable coexistence with wildlife.
The plan involves collaboration with conservation groups, researchers, and government agencies.
Officials expect the program to quantify rhino numbers and intervention outcomes over time.

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