The Trump administration is diverting billions in health funding away from low-income countries, defying Congress’ plans

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The Trump administration plans to redirect or withhold nearly all funding that Congress had slated for international family planning aid this year – about $605 million – according…

The Trump administration plans to redirect or withhold nearly all funding that Congress had slated for international family planning aid this year – about $605 million – according to an internal US State Department budget report and a memo to lawmakers that were obtained by CNN. The budget plans also involve an effort to move nearly a billion dollars into a global health innovation fund benefiting US corporations, while sharply cutting global health funding for low- and middle-income countries. The actions have drawn criticism from nonprofit organizations and lawmakers who argue it represents overreach by the administration, given that Congress holds the power to decide how money is spent.

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