On this edition of Your Call, we discuss the ramifications of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) officially shutting down, which happened on July 1.
A recent study published in The Lancet found that USAID programs have saved over 90 million lives over the past two decades. Researchers say if the current cuts continue through 2030, 14 million people could lose their lives.
Advocates in Sudan, Malawi, and Kenya say the cuts have already resulted in preventable deaths, sexual violence, and human trafficking.
Guests:
Anna Barry-Jester, reporter for ProPublica covering global and public health
Katharine Houreld, East and Southern Africa Bureau Chief for The Washington Post
Resources:
The Washington Post: In Sudan, where children clung to life, doctors say USAID cuts have been fatal
