Summary
U.S. aid cuts led to the closure of many clinics in Afghanistan, including a key one in Shesh Pol village. This closure resulted from the Trump administration's decision to stop aid, which affected maternal healthcare. A woman named Shahnaz died giving birth because the local clinic was closed, highlighting the impact of these cuts.
Key Facts
- The U.S. stopped nearly all aid to Afghanistan, leading to the closure of over 400 clinics.
- Shahnaz and her husband Abdul sought help at a clinic in Badakhshan province, but it was closed.
- Shahnaz gave birth in a car and died soon after, along with the newborn.
- The closed clinic previously assisted 25-30 births a month and offered basic healthcare.
- The Trump administration justified cutting aid due to concerns about funds reaching the Taliban.
- The U.S. claimed $10.9 million of their aid ended up with the Taliban, but the Taliban denied these claims.
- U.S. funding previously accounted for 43% of all aid to Afghanistan.
