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Nigeria Reportedly Forms Committee to Address US Aid Freeze and Ensure Health Program Sustainability
Nigeria Reportedly Forms Committee to Address US Aid Freeze and Ensure Health Program Sustainability
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The US State Department announced a 90-day suspension of all foreign aid last week, enforcing Trump's executive order from his first day in office. This... 07.02.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Abuja has taken proactive steps in response to US President Donald Trump’s 90-day freeze on most foreign aid by establishing a committee tasked with creating a transition and sustainability plan for health programs funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), media reported.Comprising officials from the ministries of finance, health, and environment, the committee aims to secure alternative financial support to safeguard critical health initiatives. This move ensures that patients undergoing treatment for HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria do not face disruptions as US policies shift.While Trump subsequently approved a temporary waiver for essential humanitarian purposes, uncertainty remains regarding the long-term stability of US funding for these programs. To mitigate potential funding gaps, Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council has reportedly allocated $1 billion toward healthcare reforms and set aside additional resources for HIV treatment packs.Despite these measures, public health experts emphasize the need for new partnerships and a multi-sectoral approach to guarantee uninterrupted operation of Nigeria’s health programs, according to reports. The focus now shifts to building resilience and exploring diverse funding streams to sustain progress in the nation's healthcare sector.
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Nigeria Reportedly Forms Committee to Address US Aid Freeze and Ensure Health Program Sustainability
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The US State Department announced a 90-day suspension of all foreign aid last week, enforcing Trump's executive order from his first day in office. This includes a review of assistance programs to align with his foreign policy goals. Emergency food aid and military support for Israel and Egypt are initially exempt, according to media reports.
Abuja has taken proactive steps in response to US President
Donald Trump’s 90-day freeze on most foreign aid by establishing a committee tasked with creating a transition and sustainability plan for health programs funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), media reported.
Comprising officials from the ministries of finance, health, and environment, the committee aims to secure alternative financial support to safeguard critical health initiatives. This move ensures that patients undergoing treatment for HIV,
tuberculosis, and malaria do not face disruptions as US policies shift.
While Trump subsequently approved a temporary waiver for essential humanitarian purposes, uncertainty remains regarding the long-term stability of US funding for these programs. To mitigate potential funding gaps, Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council has reportedly allocated
$1 billion toward healthcare reforms and set aside additional resources for
HIV treatment packs.
Despite these measures, public health experts emphasize the need for new partnerships and a multi-sectoral approach to guarantee uninterrupted operation of Nigeria’s health programs, according to reports. The focus now shifts to building resilience and exploring diverse funding streams to sustain progress in the nation's healthcare sector.
