The US has historically been the largest donor to the Kenyan health system. The recent cuts have prompted reactions from some US critics who oppose the use of taxpayer dollars to finance contraception and health services for sex workers in East Africa.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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24 Kenyan Sex Workers Die After US Cuts Health Aid
World14 days ago
Nongovernmental organizations in Kenya saw a funding shift in United States grants starting in early 2025 as the Trump administration restructured its foreign assistance. At least 24 HIV-positive sex workers who were previously in good health have died since the reductions took effect. The US government also introduced new rules preventing aid recipients from promoting issues that the current administration opposes.
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