A recent report from The Lancet, a globally recognized science journal, has issued a grave warning: proposed global aid cuts, particularly those advocated by former President Donald Trump, risk an estimated 14 million additional deaths over a five-year period. This alarming projection underscores the critical human cost of shifts in […]
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Bush, Obama — and singer Bono — fault Trump’s gutting of USAID on agency’s last day
The final day of the Trump administration saw an extraordinary bipartisan condemnation of its substantial reductions to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), with former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush uniting alongside celebrated activist and musician Bono to voice their profound concerns. This rare joint statement from […]
USAID cuts may cause over 14 million additional deaths by 2030, study says
A recent study has issued a stark warning: significant cuts to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) could lead to an estimated 14 million additional deaths globally by 2030. This alarming projection underscores the profound human cost associated with reductions in foreign aid, highlighting the critical role USAID […]
USAID cuts could lead to 14 million deaths over the next five years, researchers say
A recent study projects a harrowing future, forecasting that over 14 million people could perish in the next five years, a direct consequence of the Trump administration’s proposed dismantling or significant reduction of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This alarming projection underscores the profound and far-reaching implications of […]