The abrupt US aid cuts through USAID have led to a power vacuum in global health, which anti-rights groups are exploiting by promoting conservative policies and alternative services that threaten reproductive rights and health, especially in developing countries. These efforts include the Geneva Consensus Declaration and the Protego project, aiming to restrict access to abortion and comprehensive sexuality education, potentially increasing maternal mortality and unsafe abortions worldwide.
Trump officials celebrated after slashing aid to South Sudan, despite warnings that these cuts would worsen a deadly cholera outbreak, which resulted in thousands of deaths and the collapse of vital health services in the region.
US foreign aid, primarily through USAID, has saved approximately three million lives annually by funding programs against HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, and vaccines, despite being a small share of national income. Recent aid cuts threaten these life-saving efforts, highlighting the importance of informed public support for foreign assistance.
The role of acting USAID administrator has been handed from Rubio to OMB Director Vought, who now oversees the agency's final wind down amid ongoing efforts to reduce federal aid programs, following Trump's administration's efforts to control and cut USAID operations.
The article details the chaotic and inefficient disposal of US foreign aid equipment and supplies following the Trump administration's cancellation of over 5,000 aid projects, leading to auctions, abandonment, and potential security risks, with little transparency or proper oversight.
A U.S. appeals court reversed a lower court decision, allowing the Trump administration to proceed with billions in foreign aid cuts, citing lack of standing by nonprofits to sue and sidestepping constitutional questions.
The Trump administration plans to destroy $9.7 million worth of contraceptives stored in Belgium after defunding U.S.A.I.D., causing international concern and potential loss of vital reproductive health resources for poor countries, with European governments seeking alternatives to prevent the destruction.
A USAID analysis found no evidence of widespread aid diversion by Hamas in Gaza, challenging previous claims by the Trump administration. The report analyzed over 150 incidents of aid theft or loss but could not definitively identify perpetrators, despite accusations from Israel and the U.S. government. The situation remains complex amid ongoing conflict and aid distribution challenges in Gaza.
The House narrowly approved a $9 billion budget cut requested by President Trump, affecting foreign aid and public broadcasting, with the measure now heading to Trump's desk for signature amid bipartisan concerns and debates.
The US plans to destroy nearly 500 tons of expired emergency food aid, funded by taxpayers, which could have been used to help populations in need like Gaza. The destruction is due to administrative changes and logistical issues, highlighting concerns over waste and the handling of humanitarian aid.
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The Trump administration plans to spend $130,000 to burn 500 tons of emergency food meant for children in need, instead of distributing it, amid ongoing issues with aid logistics and staffing at USAID.
The US government, under the Trump administration's cost-cutting measures, is planning to destroy $800,000 worth of food aid meant for children in Pakistan and Afghanistan, due to agency shutdowns and expiration, risking increased global hunger and death. The aid, procured under the Biden administration, is being incinerated instead of distributed, highlighting significant waste and potential humanitarian crises.
The article criticizes Donald Trump's approach to Africa, highlighting the closure of USAID, the lack of senior Africa-related posts in the US government, a shift in military strategy with AFRICOM, the expiration of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, and the inclusion of ten African countries in his travel ban, suggesting a neglectful or dismissive attitude towards the continent.
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has been officially closed following significant budget cuts initiated by President Trump, leading to international criticism from former Presidents Obama and Bush, and raising concerns about increased global health and humanitarian risks.
A new study published in The Lancet estimates that USAID programs have saved over 90 million lives over the past two decades, and ongoing funding cuts by the Trump administration could result in the deaths of up to 14 million people by 2030, highlighting the significant impact of foreign aid on global health outcomes.
