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The Trump administration has implemented a pause on the distribution of vital medication for diseases such as HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis in countries supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). According to newly reviewed memos, contractors and partners associated with USAID were instructed to cease operations immediately as part of a broader freeze on U.S. aid initiated as President Trump assumed office on January 20, 2025.
The suspension includes essential supplies formerly provided to combat various health crises, including maternal and child health initiatives. Atul Gawande, former head of global health at USAID, expressed alarm at the decision, highlighting that the lack of donated drug supplies endangers the lives of approximately 20 million individuals living with HIV.
This cessation of aid raises concerns over potential outbreaks of drug-resistant strains of diseases, as interrupted treatment can lead to increased transmission rates. Additionally, organizations assisting 6.5 million orphans and vulnerable children with HIV in 23 countries could be significantly affected.
The U.S. has historically been the largest single donor of humanitarian aid, disbursing $72 billion in assistance in the 2023 fiscal year alone, representing 42% of all UN-tracked humanitarian aid in 2024. The current freeze threatens to disrupt billions of dollars in life-saving support.