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Clinics to close, doctors and nurses to lose jobs as a result of Trump's funding cuts


Published on 2025-02-13 03:00:38 - MSN
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  • US President Donald Trump's decision to cut funding in South Africa will severely effect health and environmental initiatives which receive almost $320 million annually for essential services, says Stellenbosch University Health Professor Emeritus,

The article from MSN discusses the severe impact of funding cuts initiated by former President Donald Trump on healthcare services in the United States. These cuts, which were part of a broader policy to reduce federal spending, have led to the closure of numerous clinics, particularly those serving low-income and uninsured populations. As a result, many doctors and nurses are facing job losses, exacerbating the healthcare worker shortage. The article highlights that these closures are not only reducing access to care but also increasing the burden on remaining facilities, which are now struggling to cope with an influx of patients. This situation has raised concerns about the future of healthcare accessibility and the well-being of both healthcare providers and patients, with critics arguing that the cuts prioritize fiscal policy over public health needs.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-za/politics/government/clinics-to-close-doctors-and-nurses-to-lose-jobs-as-a-result-of-trump-s-funding-cuts/ar-AA1yXeCs ]