HIV medications were supposed to be exempt from U.S. aid cuts. In Zambia, for example, those on the ground say otherwise.

In Zambia, for example ... When Dorcas would get home from school, she'd often play house, pretending to prepare nshima — a thick traditional porridge — for her imaginary family.

NPR reached out to the Zambian government for comment on the ... pretending to prepare nshima — a thick traditional porridge — for her imaginary family. "I'm thinking she'll be very family ...