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Trump's Health Strategy Shifts Aid Control to State Department

2/4/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump launched the America First Global Health Strategy in December 2025, shifting health aid control from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to the State Department.
The strategy emphasizes performance-based funding agreements with foreign governments to align aid with U.S. interests.
Critics warn that without codification, the strategy could be reversed by future administrations.
Supporters, including former USAID officials, say it promotes self-reliance and strengthens partnerships.

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U.S. President Donald Trump launched the America First Global Health Strategy in December 2025, shifting health aid control from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to the State Department.
The strategy emphasizes performance-based funding agreements with foreign governments to align aid with U.S. interests.
Critics warn that without codification, the strategy could be reversed by future administrations.
Supporters, including former USAID officials, say it promotes self-reliance and strengthens partnerships.