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'Try to be smart for a day!' Gareth Cliff gets slammed over misleading claims about US contributions to South Africa's HIV/Aids funding

The article discusses the controversy surrounding South African media personality Gareth Cliff, who made misleading claims about U.S. contributions to South Africa's HIV/AIDS funding. Cliff suggested that the U.S. was not significantly contributing to the fight against HIV/AIDS in South Africa, which led to backlash from various quarters. Critics, including health experts and social media users, pointed out that the U.S. has been a major donor through initiatives like PEPFAR (President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief), which has provided billions in aid for HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and care in South Africa. The article highlights the importance of fact-checking and the potential harm of spreading misinformation, especially on critical health issues. It also notes that Cliff's comments were seen as an attempt to stir controversy rather than engage in constructive dialogue about international aid and health policy.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-za/politics/government/try-to-be-smart-for-a-day-gareth-cliff-gets-slammed-over-misleading-claims-about-us-contributions-to-south-africa-s-hiv-aids-funding/ar-AA1yJrEq ]