Overview

• The Trump administration has significantly reduced U.S. foreign aid, dismantling USAID and freezing billions in global health funding.
• Bill Gates has met with the National Security Council and lawmakers to warn that his foundation cannot replace the scale of U.S. government contributions.
• Critical global health programs, including HIV treatment and malaria prevention, face severe disruptions, with experts warning of long-term consequences.
• The administration is reviewing funding for 30 global health projects, including Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.
• Experts highlight the loss of data collection systems, making it difficult to measure the full impact of these cuts on global health outcomes.