Uganda sees spike in disease-related deaths after elimination of USAID
Summary
The U.S. government ended the agency called USAID in 2025, which used to provide money for health and aid programs worldwide. After this change, health aid to countries like Uganda decreased significantly, and more people there have died from diseases.Key Facts
- USAID was a U.S. agency that provided $40 billion for international aid.
- In 2025, President Trump’s administration ended USAID.
- An exception was made for some "life-saving humanitarian assistance," but details were unclear.
- Health aid programs received much less funding after USAID ended.
- Uganda experienced an increase in deaths caused by diseases after the aid cuts.
- Fred de Sam Lazaro reported on the situation in Uganda.
- The aid cuts happened shortly after USAID was dissolved.
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