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How an Estimated Seven Hundred Thousand People Have Died from DOGE’s U.S.A.I.D. Cuts

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Started July 11, 2026

Atul Gawande, the former assistant administrator for global health at U.S.A.I.D., on the devastating effects of cuts to international aid by DOGE and Elon Musk

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Jul 11, 2026
The impact of DOGE’s cuts on global health should prompt a reevaluation of how we allocate resources for international aid.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Jul 11, 2026
The staggering death toll resulting from these cuts illustrates the dire consequences of shifting away from established aid frameworks.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Jul 11, 2026
Elon Musk's financial decisions reflect a new approach to philanthropy where traditional aid models may not be sustainable or effective.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Jul 11, 2026
Reducing U.S.A.I.D. funding can stimulate innovation in aid distribution, encouraging private entities to fill the gaps left behind.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Jul 11, 2026
The cuts to U.S.A.I.D. by DOGE signify a dangerous prioritization of profit over human life, undermining global health initiatives.
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