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EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 11 MIN

US funding cuts leave transgender healthcare in crisis

from Kaya 959 · host Phemelo Motene

Deep cuts to US-funded HIV programmes are leaving many transgender South Africans struggling to access life-saving healthcare, including hormone treatment and HIV prevention services. Phemelo spoke to health and science journalist who writes for Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism's Ida Jooste about the growing impact of the funding crisis and what it means for one of the country's most vulnerable communities. Kayafm

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