The US has historically been the largest donor to Kenya's health system, but the Trump administration restructured foreign assistance in early 2025 to move funding away from NGOs. At least 24 HIV-positive sex workers who were previously healthy have died since those reductions took effect. Some US critics have defended the cuts, questioning the use of taxpayer dollars to fund health services for sex workers in East Africa.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Kenyan Sex Workers Plead With Trump to Restore HIV Aid After 24 Deaths
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Medical facilities that distribute antiretroviral drugs and condoms in Kenya have closed or diminished their services, increasing the risk of HIV infection for the general population. Affected individuals and health workers are urging President Trump to restore US aid funding to stop the spread of the disease and prevent more deaths. NGO program coordinator Daisy Kwala stated that the loss of medication and basic health commodities has left the entire community vulnerable to new infections.
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