Trump’s deals in Africa could cut U.S. health aid by more than half, analysis shows

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Trump’s deals in Africa could cut U.S. health aid by more than half, analysis shows

The planned reductions — targeting programs that combat the spread of deadly diseases — coincide with an administration push to make developing nations spend more.

August 31, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. EDT

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*Medical professionals are seen in May at a hospital unit in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, for suspected Ebola cases. (Jospin Mwisha/AFP/Getty Images)*

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Adam Taylor

The Trump administration is working to cut global health funding to developing nations by tens of billions of dollars by 2030, according to a new analysis of the secretive agreements U.S. officials have pursued with more than a dozen governmentsto date.

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The comments express strong criticism of President Trump's decisions to reduce international aid, particularly in Africa, highlighting the strategic and humanitarian consequences. Commenters argue that these actions undermine U.S. soft power, cede influence to China, and damage... Show more

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* Chico Harlan Global aid cuts could lead to 9.4 million deaths by 2030, study projects February 2, 2026
* Rael Ombuor Global HIV prevention declined drastically after Trump aid cuts, U.N. finds June 13, 2026
* Tobi Raji U.S. aid cuts are being felt across Africa. Here’s where. October 9, 2025
* Noah Robertson Trump administration eyes USAID money to advance ‘America First’ goals September 24, 2025
* Adam Taylor Trump administration pushes nations to sign ‘trade over aid’ declaration April 16, 2026
* Justin Jouvenal Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow freeze on billions in foreign aid September 8, 2025

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