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- Since the Trump administration cut foreign aid to Afghanistan, malnutrition has surged, with 4 million children at risk.
- The United States previously provided nearly $1 billion annually in aid, but funding declined, causing health-center closures.
- A recent study projects global aid cuts could cause 9.4 million additional deaths by 2030, including 2.5 million under five.
- Experts warn these cuts are already harming health systems and limiting access to essential services.
