The US government's sudden decision to axe funding for HIV programmes is a "wake-up call" for South Africa, the country's health minister has told the BBC. Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, responding to US termination notices issued late on Wednesday,

NAIROBI - Health professionals, experts and activists have expressed concern over funding cuts to chronic medication for HIV/AIDS treatment. They say the decision could undo over 25 years of progress in the fight against the epidemic.

The head of a HIV foundation in South Africa has warned that US funding cuts could lead to half a million deaths and as many new HIV infections over 10 years.