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The Edition · Tuesday, 28 July 2026

Tuesday, 28 July 2026

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World · Bloomberg

USAID Budget Cuts Threaten Global Water Access

The US government's decision to cut funding for USAID may have severe consequences, including the cancellation of programs that aim to provide clean water to millions of people worldwide. The cuts, which amount to a small fraction of the US budget, could lead to a significant loss of life. In Kenya, the effects of these cuts are already being felt, with at least 80 other programs being cancelled globally. These programs were designed to bring clean water to over 11 million people.

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