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title: "Watch – US funding cuts threaten global medical advancement: Here’s why it matters to you"
description: "In February 2025, the US cut major funding for HIV/AIDS care and medical research in South Africa — a move with far-reaching consequences. With up to 70% of our medical research funded by the NIH, the impact will be deep and long-lasting. It might not seem like it affects you now, but it will. Daily Maverick's Tamsin Metelerkamp interviewed South African physician, scientist and activist Glenda Gray and human rights and social justice activist Mark Heywood about what you need to know."
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published: "2025-04-11T08:01:35"
updated: "2025-04-11T08:02:05"
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# Watch – US funding cuts threaten global medical advancement: Here’s why it matters to you

> In February 2025, the US cut major funding for HIV/AIDS care and medical research in South Africa — a move with far-reaching consequences. With up to 70% of our medical research funded by the NIH, the impact will be deep and long-lasting. It might not seem like it affects you now, but it will.
 Daily Maverick's Tamsin Metelerkamp interviewed South African physician, scientist and activist Glenda Gray and human rights and social justice activist Mark Heywood about what you need to know.

By Tamsin Metelerkamp · Published 11 April 2025, 10:01 SAST · Updated 11 April 2025, 10:02 SAST

## Key points
- In a world where the truth is often stranger than fiction, a new video unpacks the absurdities of our reality with the finesse of a seasoned magician pulling rabbits out of hats—only this time, the rabbits are our political woes and societal quirks.
- Tamsin Metelerkamp reports on key issues affecting democracy in South Africa.
- The video features compelling visuals and insights, filmed by Bernard Kotze.
- Produced and edited with precision, highlighting the importance of quality journalism.
- Viewers are encouraged to support independent journalism by becoming Maverick Insiders.

## Content

[YouTube video: "YouTube video"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wao5P-QBpxM)

Reporting by: Tamsin Metelerkamp
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Edited by: Rufaro Chiswo
Animation by: Rufaro Chiswo
Sub-edited by: Krash King

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