Aaron Motsoaledi
South Africa's Minister of Health and a medical doctor by training, noted for overseeing the country's large HIV treatment programme and leading national public health initiatives.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 23min
Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, South African health minister: The fight against HIV/AIDS continues.
Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, South Africa’s health minister and medical doctor who led the country’s vast HIV treatment programme. He talks about coping with US aid cuts and emergency funding, balancing self-sufficiency with global solidarity. Discussion covers research funding gaps, PEPFAR challenges, the 1.1 million treatment push, and phased rollout of new prevention drug Lennacapavir.
