U.S. Foreign Aid Saves Millions Annually

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Source: Our World in Data
U.S. Foreign Aid Saves Millions Annually
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TL;DR

US foreign aid, primarily through USAID, has saved approximately three million lives annually by funding programs against HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, and vaccines, despite being a small share of national income. Recent aid cuts threaten these life-saving efforts, highlighting the importance of informed public support for foreign assistance.

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