{"id":25853,"date":"2025-03-02T13:23:56","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T13:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/i-base.info\/qa\/?p=25853"},"modified":"2025-03-03T10:58:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T10:58:23","slug":"what-is-happening-with-us-funding-that-closed-my-hiv-clinic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/i-base.info\/qa\/25853","title":{"rendered":"What is happening about US funding that closed my HIV clinic?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Answer in Swahili<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Please note: This info is free to copy and adapt for different settings.<\/em><\/p>\n

Hi there<\/p>\n

This is a very difficult and traumatic time which is still changing every day.<\/p>\n

The questions below include some background information and links to other resources.<\/p>\n

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  1. Why is my clinic closed?<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. How long will the clinic be closed?<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Will the funding start again?<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Which services will be funded?<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Can I visit another clinic or hospital?<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. How important is it that I go to another clinic?<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. What if I am in a research study?<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Where can I get updated news?<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Who wrote this information and further links?<\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Other related Q&As<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    <\/a>1. Why is my clinic closed?<\/h2>\n

    We are very sorry if your clinic is closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    This is because of interruptions and blocks to US funding.<\/p>\n

    The changes affect thousands of clinics in more than 60 countries.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>2. How long will the clinic be closed?<\/h2>\n

    Everyone wants clinics to open again soon.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    It might take a few days or weeks or maybe longer.<\/p>\n

    Some clinics might not open again but services will be from a different place.<\/p>\n

    Many people are working to fix this.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>3. Will the funding start again?<\/h2>\n

    This is not clear. Some services may still be funded, but not all.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    A waiver to the new policy may cover some clinics.<\/p>\n

    The waiver is taking time though.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>4. Which services will be funded?<\/h2>\n

    It is not clear which services will be most affected.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    ARVs to treat HIV and TB meds will hopefully continue.<\/p>\n

    However, HIV prevention services like PrEP are less certain.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>5. Can I visit another clinic or hospital?<\/h2>\n

    Yes, this should be possible for some clinic services.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    If your clinic says to contact another clinic of hospital please register there.<\/p>\n

    This is so you get continue to get treatment.<\/p>\n

    It is so that a doctor knows about you.<\/p>\n

    You can also ask a friend or family member to help you get information.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>6. How important is it that I go to another clinic?<\/h2>\n

    It is good for everyone to link to any new service.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Even if you feel okay at the moment, it is important that another doctor knows about your care.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>7. What if I am in a research study?<\/h2>\n

    It is not clear when research studies will reopen.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    A health worker should contact you with information about this.<\/p>\n

    Please also ask about how to contact the research team.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>8. Where can I get updated news?<\/h2>\n

    News is changing every day and will also be different in each country.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Please check the date of this and any other information that you read.<\/p>\n