Trump’s aid cuts risk killing women around the world

The health of women and girls has been disproportionately affected by the United States’ cuts to foreign aid, say health experts. Rebecca Root examines how and where healthcare has been dismantled—and the enormous permanent damage

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BMJ
Published
2026-10-26
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2026-101191
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International Development and Aid
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Trump’s aid cuts risk killing women around the world

Rebecca L Root
BMJ
International Development and Aid
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Trump’s aid cuts risk killing women around the world

Rebecca L Root
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Abstract

The health of women and girls has been disproportionately affected by the United States’ cuts to foreign aid, say health experts. Rebecca Root examines how and where healthcare has been dismantled—and the enormous permanent damage

BMJVol. 395
Openalex Percentile: Top 6%
International Development and Aid
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