In a major development, several U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) programs have been cleared to restart fully, despite the Trump administration’s restrictions on foreign aid. Previously, many life-saving HIV/AIDS initiatives were stalled due to new policies requiring waivers for funding approval.
Health organizations and advocates have welcomed the move, emphasizing that it will restore critical HIV treatment and prevention services in Africa and other affected regions.

The decision comes amid growing pressure from lawmakers and global health leaders who warned that delays were endangering millions of lives.
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While some restrictions remain in place, this shift signals a potential loosening of aid constraints, allowing health initiatives to continue their fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic without political roadblocks.