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Interviews, Videos & Guest ArticlesPublished on 28 March 2025

The End of USAID Health Support: What It Means for East Africa

As USAID’s health funding winds down, East Africa faces a growing crisis. Access to HIV treatment is shrinking, and local health systems risk collapse. In this challenging moment, SolidarMed is stepping up, strengthening its work in primary care, infectious disease control, and maternal and child health. What lies ahead for the region’s most vulnerable communities? Watch SRF’s interview with SolidarMed President Prof. Niklaus Labhardt discussing what’s at stake, and what must be done to safeguard decades of hard-won progress.