Obama and Bush call Trump’s USAID closure a ‘travesty’ as report warns of 14 million extra deaths
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Millions at Risk as USAID Funding Ends AbruptlyCuts to USAID programs may lead to over 14 million preventable deaths worldwide by 2030, warns a new Lancet study.
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- The termination of USAID and cancellation of 83% of its initiatives could result in more than 14 million extra deaths by 2030.
- Over the past 20 years, USAID’s health, nutrition, and education funding has saved more than 91 million lives in low- and middle-income countries.
- Former presidents Obama and Bush condemned the closure as a grave error threatening essential global health infrastructure.
- Funding cuts also jeopardize key programs like Pepfar, credited with saving over 25 million lives from HIV.
Gutting USAID is a travesty, and it’s a tragedy. Because it’s some of the most important work happening anywhere in the world.— Barack Obama, in a recorded message played for USAID staffers.
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- The US Agency for International Development (USAID) was formally closed after the Trump administration cut most foreign aid programs.
- George W. Bush highlighted USAID’s importance and his HIV/AIDS relief initiative that has saved an estimated 25 million lives.
- Barack Obama criticized the agency’s closure as a major error harming vulnerable communities and US interests.
- Bono condemned the funding cuts and affirmed the humanitarian mission of USAID as both essential and ethical.
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- USAID employees collected their belongings following a cut of over 90% in aid contracts announced by the Trump administration.
- A 90-day pause on foreign aid projects led to significant turmoil within the agency.
- Thousands of staff were placed on leave, with many unlikely to return, jeopardizing critical medical assistance.
- The restructuring of foreign aid allocation will proceed in consultation with Congress, as critics label the review as inadequate.
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