WINDHOEK — HIV support groups in Namibia are raising concerns over plans by the United States to phase out $45 million in direct financial assistance during the 2027/28 financial year.
The planned change would see the United States shift away from direct financial support and place greater emphasis on technical cooperation.
Local HIV support organisations are warning about the potential implications of the funding transition, particularly for programmes and communities that depend on financial assistance.
The shift comes at a time when HIV support services remain an important part of public-health efforts and community-based assistance.
The planned reduction in direct funding is therefore likely to remain an important issue for Namibia's HIV support groups as the country prepares for the 2027/28 financial year.
The report highlights the need for stakeholders to consider how the transition from direct financial assistance to technical cooperation could affect existing support structures.
