The article discusses the severe consequences of the US administration's recent cuts to international aid, highlighting that the withdrawal of financial support has caused more harm than natural disasters. With a focus on critical programs, the cuts have halted essential services ranging from disaster relief to critical health initiatives like Pepfar. The implications of these cuts extend far beyond funding, threatening millions in vulnerable regions, exacerbating crises in places like Gaza, and signaling a significant shift in US foreign policy and commitment to global humanitarian efforts.
The sudden withdrawal of billions of dollars of US aid from volatile hotspots affects more people and causes greater damage than recent earthquakes and floods.
USAid cuts have already begun to bite, halting critical work such as landmine clearing, support for war veterans, and aid for Rohingya refugees.
A 90-day blanket ban on helping vulnerable people is crippling critical humanitarian programs, endangering millions and halting life-saving drug deliveries.
Without proper support, initiatives like Pepfar, created to combat HIV and AIDS, face disruptions, threatening the health of millions and leading to severe consequences.
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