You’re right that the funding has stopped, although there will be a bunch of dedicated money in foreign accounts which will keep paying many people. There will be chaos though. For example we have 3 nursing staff under a contract paid by USAID and I’d be very surprised if they just don’t get paid now (I’ll tell you in a week).
What I mean by 1 (sorry I phrased it wrong at first, is that HIV meds in Uganda are still available and probably in other supported countries for the next few months. Its only after the pause that the shit will really hit the fan if USAID decides to permanently stop funding.
My ask would be to ensure PEPFAR funding continues after the pause.
I agree that a permanent stop is worse. Thanks for clarifying the situation during the pause; that sounds reassuring. Please keep the EA community updated!
You’re right that the funding has stopped, although there will be a bunch of dedicated money in foreign accounts which will keep paying many people. There will be chaos though. For example we have 3 nursing staff under a contract paid by USAID and I’d be very surprised if they just don’t get paid now (I’ll tell you in a week).
What I mean by 1 (sorry I phrased it wrong at first, is that HIV meds in Uganda are still available and probably in other supported countries for the next few months. Its only after the pause that the shit will really hit the fan if USAID decides to permanently stop funding.
My ask would be to ensure PEPFAR funding continues after the pause.
I agree that a permanent stop is worse. Thanks for clarifying the situation during the pause; that sounds reassuring. Please keep the EA community updated!