Millions of HIV-positive people who have access to antiretroviral treatments “get these drugs through Pepfar,” according to a former official at USAID’s Global Health Bureau.
Now, “No of these efforts have happened,” he said, like most other people interviewed for this story, on the condition of anonymity, fearing losing his job and damaging his career prospects. The official added.
Global health
Not only will it threaten overseas health programs, but dismantling agents will also affect health at home, current and former USAID workers warned.
“The government’s dismantling of government is to fully invite, unravel, and come to the US,” a former Global Health official cites the MPOX and Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa. I stated.
Another USAID worker, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of losing his job, warned that America’s ability to contain outbreaks, even in pandemics, has been hurt.
“From biosecurity to lab safety, to preparation and prevention of outbreaks, everything was seriously affected.
“We can’t wait for the incident to come to the country. We are being screened at the airport to be safe as a country,” said a USAID worker. “This will have a significant impact on our own security and security in America, not just on programming abroad.”
Agriculture and the environment
In addition to funding the health program, USAID supports farmers and farming programs. Over $1 billion spent in 2023, USAID-targeted agricultural initiatives managed by more than USID, according to ForeignAssistance.gov.
Over $11 million went to aid and development programs covering environmental initiatives, with the majority of funding focusing on sub-Saharan Africa.
USAID supports conservation efforts around the world, including Amazon in Brazil, which supports grassroots organizations aimed at improving families’ agriculture and tackling climate change.
Peace and security
The USID-controlled over $16 billion payments were dedicated to the 2023 “Government and Civil Society” initiative. Approximately $416 million has been spent on “peace and security.”
USAID has given Ukraine “critical humanitarian, development and economic support” to Ukraine, which has been involved in a full-scale war with Russia for almost three years, according to a review of the Congressional Research Service updated on January 6th. I’ve provided it.
