Donald Trump: HIV Positive Lady Breaks Silence After US Government Halts Free ARVs To Poor Countries

• A lady who says she is living with HIV has reacted after US President Donald Trump's government halted the distribution of free medication
• The lady, who said she is 21 years old, noted that gains in fighting the disease could be lost if poor countries did not have access to cheap ARVs
• In a series of videos on her TikTok handle, the lady showed people her routine as an HIV-positive patient who maintains a happy disposition to live

A lady who said she is HIV positive has reacted to news that Donald Trump halted funding for free medication to poor countries.

The lady, who said she is currently 21, stated that gains made in the fight against HIV could be rolled back if there was no funding.

The lady, who goes by Ibanomonde on social media, describes herself as an HIV activist who lives with the virus and regularly shares videos on TikTok showing her routines and her happy disposition.

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Her reaction came after the US State Department stopped the disbursement of funds from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), meant for HIV treatment in poor countries.

In a video she posted on TikTok, Ibanomonde said there was a need to face the challenges posed by the announcement from the US government.

"We must also face the current challenges that threaten the very progress that we have made. Global collaboration and community efforts saved my life. It is because of ART international support and global health programs that I'm here. But right now, we are at risk of losing all of that progress.

"USAID withdrawal from the WHO and funding cuts for PEPFAR are threatening the lives of millions of people just like me living with HIV just like me especially in countries just like ours. South Africa is heavily burdened by HIV/AIDS. South Africa has a large population of people living with HIV and PEPFAR has been a lifeline. So if these cuts go through, millions of lives could lose access to treatment."

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Reactions to HIV-positive lady's comments on PEPFAR

Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to the HIV-positive lady's comments about the US halting funding to developing nations.

@Yusuf HOD said:

"I was asked to terminate my contract that was funded by pepfar as a result of the withdrawal of the USAID today."

@tired nigerian said:

"African leaders are not concerned about Africans."

@M.Seepa said:

"So we all agree USA is carrying the whole world on its shoulders? Even its haters?"

alex

"Why can’t the SA government just budget for this critical medication. There is no need for donations. Maybe the NGO jobs will dry up."

Trump's executive orders that may affect Nigeria

Legit.ng also previously reported that President Trump issued over 200 executive orders on his first day in office.

These orders affect immigration, climate, pardons, and foreign policy but many expect them to be challenged.

Some of the executive orders signed by the US President could have an impact on Nigeria and Africa in general.

Source: Legit.ng