The Trump administration announced the cancellation of 83% of U.S. foreign aid contracts, totaling about 5,200 of 6,200 contracts. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that these programs did not align with U.S. national interests. The State Department now oversees the remaining contracts after USAID's absorption. Concerns are rising within the aid community regarding potential consequences, especially after USAID officials highlighted the adverse impacts these reforms could have on global health, leading to increased sickness and death due to halted crucial aid programs for vaccinations, healthcare, and food security.
"The total number of contracts is about 6,200, representing programs that were appropriated by Congress in the last budget approval."
"In his post, Rubio thanked DOGE the Department of Government Efficiency headed by Elon Musk for implementing 'overdue and historic reform.'"
"The halt on lifesaving programs that provide vaccinations, health care and food for the hungry, Enrich noted in the memos, 'will lead to increased death and disability.'"
"It's not clear if additional programs that survived could still be subject to review."
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