Africa: Oxfam Reaction to USAID Funding Cuts in DRC

The US has confirmed the termination of USAID funding for life-saving projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leading to immediate and devastating impacts on vulnerable populations. Oxfam Country Director warns that the cuts will affect half a million people in eastern DRC, escalating the conflict and threatening lives by limiting access to food, water, and shelter. The decision puts the health of up to one million people at risk, as humanitarian agencies struggle to provide essential services like clean water and sanitation, potentially leading to outbreaks of diseases like cholera and measles.

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