U.S. President Donald Trump's administration issued an executive order on January 20, 2025, freezing foreign aid for 90 days.
The decision sparked widespread concern among aid organizations and affected communities in needy regions since it reduced funding for critical programs that address hunger, health, and education.
The move, if made permanent, will have devastating implications, particularly for HIV/Aids programmes, as well as those working in malaria prevention, maternal health, and clean water access programs in regions suffering from brutal , where progress has been made in HIV/AIDS diagnosis and treatment, nonprofit organizations are concerned about setbacks as a result of budget cuts.
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