# Africa’s healthcare systems ‘under growing strain’ after US aid withdrawal, report warns

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- The Guardian, 2026-09-21 22:33 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/21/africa-healthcare-aid-program-withdrawl

> A report from the Accra Reset says US cuts to key aid programs, alongside the Covid-19 pandemic and rising living costs, are placing healthcare in Africa and the Global South under growing strain. It urges countries to take greater control of health development rather than rely on western donors and international institutions.