Physicians for Human Rights: Report: Trump Administration Foreign Policy Approach to South Africa Wastes Billions of Dollars, Imperils Global Health

21 April 2026

Physicians for Human Rights report

Trump administration cuts to HIV programs, research, and diplomatic relations have delt a “triple blow” to South Africa that wastes years of U.S. investment and risks lives in South Africa, the United States, and around the world, according to a new report published by Physicians for Human Rights (PHR), Advocates for the Prevention of HIV in South Africa (APHA), and Emthonjeni Counselling & Training.

“Wasted Investments, Looming Crisis: The Impact of U.S. Global Health Funding Cuts on HIV in South Africa” documents how U.S. funding cuts have damaged critical health services, dismantled HIV prevention programs, and disrupted world-class South Africa-U.S. research collaboration – all actions that undermine progress against HIV/AIDS and global health security.

Read more about the report here.

Access the report here.

Source: Physicians for Human Rights