Summary
A reduction in U.S. funding for healthcare in Malawi has led to the closure of health posts, impacting maternal and child healthcare. These closures result from orders by President Donald Trump to pause foreign aid, affecting Malawi's health services and limiting access, particularly for remote communities.
Key Facts
- Malawi's healthcare system has been affected by a cut in USAID funding.
- Health posts in rural areas of Malawi, offering maternal care, are facing closure due to these cuts.
- President Trump ordered the pause in foreign aid which halted the MOMENTUM program.
- MOMENTUM supported health services in 14 of Malawi's districts with $80 million in funding.
- Before funding was cut, the U.S. contributed significantly to Malawi's health budget.
- Due to the closures, many women face challenges accessing care, being too far from hospitals.
- As a result, women in remote areas struggle to receive prenatal care, especially in early pregnancy stages.
