Bill Gates Warns U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts Threaten Global Health Programs

The dismantling of USAID and halted funding jeopardize efforts to combat HIV, malaria, and other diseases, with Gates advocating for policy reversals.

• The Trump administration has significantly reduced U.S. foreign aid, dismantling USAID and freezing billions in global health funding.
• Bill Gates has met with the National Security Council and lawmakers to warn that his foundation cannot replace the scale of U.S. government contributions.
• Critical global health programs, including HIV treatment and malaria prevention, face severe disruptions, with experts warning of long-term consequences.
• The administration is reviewing funding for 30 global health projects, including Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.
• Experts highlight the loss of data collection systems, making it difficult to measure the full impact of these cuts on global health outcomes.

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