Healthcare in Africa ‘under growing strain’ after US withdrawal from aid programs, report warns

The United States' withdrawal from key aid programs has put healthcare in Africa and the Global South under growing strain. This is according to a new report, which warns that the consequences of these cuts will be severe. The report highlights the Trump administration's cuts to programs such as US Agency for International Development (USAID), the Covid-19 pandemic, and rising costs of living as major factors contributing to the strain on healthcare in the region.

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The US withdrawal from aid programs is expected to reduce healthcare support in Africa. This reduction in aid may lead to a decline in healthcare services and an increase in health issues.

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