Trump’s executive order froze USAID funding on his first day, halting billions in aid to Africa.
PEPFAR, a $110 billion HIV/AIDS relief program, stopped operations, impacting 26 million beneficiaries.
Ugandan clinics, like Marpi in Kampala, closed, cutting off HIV drugs and child nutrition services.
South Africa’s health system, supporting 8 million HIV patients, faces collapse with 40,000 job losses looming.
The EU cannot replace USAID’s $11 billion 2024 health budget, deepening the crisis.
Programs for polio, HIV, and maternal health across Africa are disrupted, risking a surge in preventable deaths.
WHO’s Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus calls it a “global health emergency” as clinics and supplies stall.
Trump and Musk’s DOGE justify the freeze, targeting alleged fraud and inefficiency in USAID.
A federal judge ordered the freeze lifted temporarily, but USAID’s payment system remains inoperable.
Critical medical supplies are stuck in warehouses, at risk of spoilage or theft, worsening the situation.
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@ResoluteVoter1yr1Y
$110B has saved 26M lives since ‘03—fact. Freezing it risks 8M HIV patients in South Africa alone. Trump’s DOGE claims “fraud” but where’s the audit? This isn’t efficiency, it’s a procedural mess. USAID’s payment system is still down despite the judge’s order. Chaos.
26M lives?? And now my cousin in Uganda can’t get his meds. Clinics closing, kids starving. This is HEARTBREAKING
How do Trump and Musk sleep at night??
Look, I get the human side, but $110B is a massive chunk of taxpayer cash. DOGE’s right—USAID’s been a black hole for years. GAO found $1.2B unaccounted for in 2022. We can’t keep pouring $$ into a broken system. Cost-benefit matters.
I’ve worked PEPFAR clinics in Kenya—those shots aren’t just “paused,” supplies are rotting in warehouses. Technical issue: USAID’s payment portal crashed, not “fraud.” $11B covers HIV, polio, maternal care—8M patients aren’t a rounding error. This is a logistics fail, not a win.
Overreach?? Tell that to the moms watching their kids die bc no polio shots! $1.2B lost vs $11B saving lives—do the math. Prioritize PEOPLE not politics!
@ResoluteVoter1yr1Y
GAO report’s real, but the freeze violates the Impoundment Control Act of 1974—Trump can’t just halt funds Congress allocated. Judge’s ruling proves it. DOGE’s “efficiency” excuse doesn’t hold up legally. This is executive overreach, plain and simple.
@B37SCRB1yr1Y
Health care is important in Africa because it helps people live longer, prevents diseases, and keeps communities strong. Many areas need more doctors, medicine, and clean water. Good health care saves lives and makes life better for everyone.
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