TB, malaria, newborn health services must restart, says USAID memo

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Source: Reuters

February 8, 2025 8:58 AM EST Updated 5 hours ago


LONDON, Feb 8 (Reuters) - American-funded aid efforts to tackle diseases such as malaria, as well as preventing newborn baby deaths and treating severe malnutrition, should resume, according to a memo from the United States government reviewed by Reuters.

President Trump moved to freeze international aid while undertaking a 90-day review hours after taking office last month. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a waiver a week later clarifying that "lifesaving" efforts were exempt during this period, but organizations on the ground remained confused over what was included.

The memo seeks to clarify what can now restart. "These lifesaving activities must resume or continue in the next 30 days of the 90-day pause on foreign assistance to prevent imminent mortality among USAID beneficiaries," the memo states.

It lists activities tackling tuberculosis, malaria, acute risks of maternal and child mortality, including severe acute malnutrition, and other life-threatening diseases and health conditions. It also said efforts to combat disease outbreaks, including mpox, avian flu and Ebola, should restart, and global health supply chain activities. USAID did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Read more: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/tb-malaria-newborn-health-services-must-restart-says-usaid-memo-2025-02-08/

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1. And how does little Marco expect these activities to restart without funding or personnel?

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2. Trump has hundreds if not thousands of farmers PO'd about this. Senator Moran from Kansas

"The World Food Programme estimated $340 million in U.S. food aid was idled at domestic ports by order of the Trump administration. In total, $566 million in U.S.-grown commodities designated for humanitarian purposes was locked down in warehouses throughout the world."

“Time is running out before this lifesaving aid perishes,” Moran said. “Food stability is essential to political stability, and our food aid programs help feed the hungry, bolster our national security and provide an important market for our farmers, especially when commodity prices are low.”

Oh my Moran...your caring is sooooo touching.