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Zambia reportedly has a five-month stockpile of life-saving HIV medicines currently, with an additional 14 months worth already on order.
This signifies that there was no immediate risk of HIV medication shortages despite the recent suspension of foreign aid by the United States, says Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Donor Coordination, George Sinyangwe.
The assurance from Sinyangwe followed the US government’s decision on January 20, 2025, to impose a 90-day pause on funding for international development programs, including those in Zambia.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Sinyangwe, however, acknowledged that a waiver had been granted to exempt humanitarian support, including health-related initiatives by the US.
“Previously ordered medicines will not be impacted, therefore, there is no need for panic or misinformation,” he said.
The permanent secretary stated that all necessary measures were being taken to ensure uninterrupted HIV and TB-related services.
Sinyangwe also said government was actively engaging with the US to clarify the scope of continued health support under the waiver.
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