Trump administration announced plans to reduce foreign aid by $16 billion, including the termination of USAID funding, impacting programs in multiple countries. The decision aimed to redirect resources to domestic priorities and eliminate perceived inefficiencies in aid distribution. Specifically, the proposal included cuts to global health initiatives, such as the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which has supported 20 million people with HIV/AIDS treatment since 2003. However, on July 14, 2025, the U.S. Senate voted to restore funding for HIV/AIDS programs, ensuring PEPFAR’s continuity. This decision followed studies projecting severe outcomes without sustained aid, including 14 million deaths by 2030, with 4.5 million children, as estimated by The Lancet, and 4.2 million additional deaths by 2029, per UNAIDS. The Senate’s action preserved U.S. support for HIV treatment and prevention in low-income nations, maintaining a 50% reduction in new infections in some regions. The administration encouraged allied nations to increase their global health contributions.
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