In this episode, Tracy Swan sits down with Dr. Francois Venter,  who is a globally renowned HIV clinician and researcher and Executive Director of Ezintsha at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg to discuss the real impact of recent funding cuts on the country’s HIV response.

From stalled treatment programs and massive staff layoffs  to dismantled key population clinics, they explore how these changes are affecting prevention efforts, including the rollout of long-acting HIV prevention with lenacapavir. Dr. Venter shares insights from the ground, explains why treatment and prevention must go hand-in-hand, and highlights the urgent need to rebuild effective healthcare systems to reach those who need it most.