PEPFARs

PEPFAR stands for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. It is a United States government initiative launched in 2003 to address the global HIV/AIDS epidemic. PEPFAR's primary goal is to provide funding and resources to countries most affected by HIV/AIDS, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, to support prevention, treatment, and care programs.

The program has focused on several key areas, including antiretroviral treatment for those living with HIV, preventing mother-to-child transmission of the virus, and supporting HIV testing and counseling services. PEPFAR also emphasizes the importance of strengthening local health systems and building capacity within partner countries to manage and sustain their HIV responses independently. Over the years, PEPFAR has been credited with saving millions of lives and significantly contributing to the global effort to control the HIV/AIDS pandemic. It operates through various US government agencies, including the Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).