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Marginalised communities bear the brunt of cuts in health funding

VillageReach Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ahamed Ogwell during a meeting with Journalists in Nairobi on June 4, 2025. [Benard Orwongo,Standard]

Cuts in development assistance, particularly from the U.S. government, have created significant gaps in public health systems across Kenya and the African continent.

The reduction in donor support has not only disrupted service delivery but also stalled innovation and research in the health sector.

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