USAID fallout: In Nepal, when the aid workers stopped coming, the women and babies started dying
- Kabita Mukhiya, a young mother in rural Nepal, suffered complications during pregnancy due to the absence of aid workers who had previously provided support.
- U.S. foreign aid cuts led to the cessation of a maternal and neonatal care program, resulting in increased maternal and child mortality.
- Health experts predict a surge in child deaths globally due to the funding cuts, with projections indicating over 14 million deaths by 2030.
- The U.S. government has denied that its funding cuts have resulted in deaths, despite reports documenting fatalities in various countries.
- Cuts to nutrition and reproductive outreach programs in Nepal have significantly increased pregnancy complications and deaths.
In rural Nepal, a young mother named Kabita Mukhiya experienced severe complications during her pregnancy, exacerbated by the absence of aid workers who had previously supported pregnant women in her village. This situation arose after cuts to foreign aid by the United States led to the termination of a vital maternal and neonatal care program, which had been instrumental in saving lives.
Health officials and experts are warning of an impending surge in child mortality rates globally, with projections suggesting that the cuts could result in over 14 million deaths, including more than 4.5 million children under the age of five, by the year 2030. The U.S. government has consistently stated that no deaths have occurred as a result of its funding cuts, despite evidence to the contrary from various regions.
In Nepal, the impact of these aid cuts has been particularly severe, with reports indicating a significant rise in pregnancy complications and maternal deaths. Many organizations that previously provided critical health services have been forced to reduce their operations, leading to dire consequences for the health of mothers and infants in the region.
美国国际开发署的影响：在尼泊尔，援助工作者停止到来时，女性和婴儿开始死亡
在尼泊尔乡村，一位名叫卡比塔·穆基亚的年轻母亲在怀孕期间经历了严重的并发症，这种情况因缺乏曾经支持她村庄孕妇的援助工作者而加剧。这一情况的出现是由于美国削减外援，导致一项重要的母婴护理项目终止，该项目在拯救生命方面发挥了重要作用。
卫生官员和专家警告说，全球儿童死亡率即将激增，预计这些削减可能导致到2030年超过1400万的死亡，其中超过450万是五岁以下的儿童。美国政府始终声称其资金削减没有导致任何死亡，尽管来自各个地区的证据表明情况并非如此。
在尼泊尔，这些援助削减的影响尤为严重，有报告指出妊娠并发症和母亲死亡的显著增加。许多曾提供关键健康服务的组织被迫减少运营，导致该地区母亲和婴儿健康面临严峻后果。