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by: Joseph Sheefeni

One of Namibia’s most generous donor partners is that of PEPFAR, United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. PEPFAR, which was introduced during the George W.Bush administration in 2003, assists 3rd world in saving the lives of those suffering from HIV/AIDS around the world. 

In terms of this initiative, Namibia received close to N$ 30 Billion since 2005 making it the largest contribution by an external donor. 

Through PEPFAR in Namibia, 140 000 people were provided with antiretroviral treatment last year, while 11 000 pregnant women living with HIV received medication to reduce mother-to-child transmission. In addition 15,000 men where circumcised to assist in the prevention of the HIV/AIDS spreading.

However the battle is still far from over. 

In the studio to talk to us about PEPFAR is the United States of America Ambassador to Namibia Thomas Daughton.