Southeast Asian NGOs, including Cambodia's KHANA, are facing uncertainty as USAID, the principal source of humanitarian funding, halts support for crucial health programs. KHANA, which addresses tuberculosis, serves thousands of patients annually, but ongoing funding cuts could disrupt services and treatment continuity. As the US administration considers drastic budget cuts targeting USAID, organizations fear that essential services provided to vulnerable populations in rural areas are at risk. This situation highlights the crucial role of international funding in maintaining public health initiatives across the region's economically diverse countries.
With funding drying up, many rural Cambodians will soon lose care. We expect these people will not have services, and they could lose follow-up for their TB treatment.
KHANA is just one of many charities and nonprofit organisations across Southeast Asia that are fearful for their work as US President Donald Trump moves to effectively abolish USAID.
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