How $9.7 million in destroyed U.S. contraceptives has disrupted family planning globally. Plus, the White House proposes more aid cuts, and a new report details a global mental health crisis.
Malawi was at the forefront of HIV prevention efforts before Washington cut global aid. Now officials are struggling to revive traditional prevention services and introduce new innovations.
A $3 billion funding shortfall leaves Gavi’s board trying to fill the gaps with a new strategy. Plus, Gates Foundation CEO spells out foundation’s future, and funding cuts jeopardize Malawi’s maternal health progress.
Following cuts to both maternal health and family planning services, former U.S. partners in Malawi are now scrambling to protect the gains they have made in improving outcomes for mothers.
Amid concerns about whether donors will fulfill their funding pledges, the Global Fund is slashing allocations to its current grant cycle and asking countries to revise those grants.
Across Africa, countries are paying more for debt payments than for spending on health. Gavi pushes ahead, and loss of data creates opening for tobacco industry.
A proposal reveals that UNAIDS could potentially close down in 2030. Plus, a milestone for a critical HIV prevention tool, and U.S. lawmakers are trying to claw back foreign aid.
