US Aid Freeze: Health Groups Uncertain Despite Waiver on Life-Saving Assistance

2025-01-29
US Aid Freeze: Health Groups Uncertain Despite Waiver on Life-Saving Assistance
Reuters

The recent waiver issued by the US on aid freeze has left health and humanitarian groups worldwide uncertain about resuming their work. Despite the waiver allowing for 'life-saving' assistance, organizations are still unclear on how to proceed. With the US being a significant contributor to global aid, this uncertainty has raised concerns about the impact on humanitarian efforts. As the situation unfolds, health and humanitarian groups are eagerly awaiting further clarification on the waiver's implications for their operations, particularly in regions relying heavily on US assistance for medical aid and humanitarian response.

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