KFF March 25, 2025

The U.S. has been involved in efforts to improve the health of those living in low- and middle-income countries for decades and has been the largest donor to global health in the world. Starting on January 20, 2025, as part of a larger foreign aid review, the Trump administration began to take several steps to defund and dismantle most of the U.S. global health response, rendering its future uncertain. To better understand the U.S. global health response, as it was before this date, here are key facts to know (also see 10 Things to Know About U.S. Funding for Global Health):

1. What have been the goals of U.S. global health efforts?

U.S. global health efforts aim to help improve...

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