The Trump administration plans to cut U.S. financial support for Gavi, an organization that provides vaccines to children in developing countries, as well as reduce efforts to combat malaria. Only grants for H.I.V. and tuberculosis medications, and food aid will continue, per a 281-page document from USAID. The termination of funding may result in millions of children missing routine vaccinations, potentially leading to over 1.2 million deaths in the next five years.
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News24 | Small win for activists, but SA’s HIV projects won’t be reopened
The U.S. Congress has removed $400 million from a list of programs targeted for cuts by the Trump administration; however, this decision does not restore funding for global HIV and TB programs that were reduced in February. Consequently, HIV projects in South Africa that previously received U.S. support will remain closed and will not be restarted. Want More Context? 🔎
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