USAID’s closure led to ‘entirely preventable’ deaths, latest Ebola outbreak: House Dem report
Summary
A report from House Oversight Democrats says that ending the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) caused about 600,000 deaths that could have been avoided. The report also says this decision made it harder to fight the latest Ebola outbreak and allowed U.S. rivals to gain influence in developing countries.Key Facts
- The report was released by House Oversight Democrats.
- It criticizes the Trump administration for ending USAID.
- About 600,000 deaths are described as "entirely preventable" due to this decision.
- The closure made global response to the recent Ebola outbreak weaker.
- U.S. adversaries increased their influence in developing nations after USAID ended.
- USAID was a key agency providing development aid and help for health emergencies.
- The report was issued on a Thursday (specific date not provided).
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