Harare – The United States has announced plans to increase its funding levels to Zimbabwe, particularly in the health sector – despite a diplomatic tiff between Washington and Harare.
This was revealed by the US ambassador to Zimbabwe Harry Thomas Jr at the close of the just ended Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA).
Thomas said that Washington would maintain, and even increase, HIV funding levels in Zimbabwe, despite a change in administration.
“We are very heartened that our Congress just passed the budget within the last few days and our President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR) funding is remaining constant. In fact it will likely grow to almost $150m next year,” said Thomas.
Since 2006, PEPFAR has provided nearly $800m to Zimbabwe for HIV interventions. news 24
