The U.S. State Department has initiated a comprehensive freeze on new foreign assistance funding, with specific exclusions for emergency food programs and military aid to Israel and Egypt. This freeze endangers numerous health, education, and development initiatives globally, particularly criticizing the omission of exemptions for critical health services like immunization programs. The freeze, stemming from a recent executive order by President Trump, is expected to last at least three months, leading many aid organizations to halt operations, raising alarms over the implications for millions dependent on U.S. aid.
The sweeping freeze on U.S. foreign assistance, while allowing exceptions for emergency food programs, raises serious concerns about the impact on global health and development.
Many humanitarian officials expressed disappointment as crucial health programs, particularly the President's Emergency Relief Plan for AIDS Relief, are included in this funding freeze.
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