Debunque It Episode 8: Navigating the Funding Freeze: Health Services for Key Populations in Crisis

The recent freeze of funding from USAID and PEPFAR has sent shockwaves through communities relying on vital health services, particularly key populations.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Andrew Tendo from Proud Legends Initiative as we unpack the complex challenges arising from this funding shift. Dr. Tendo shares firsthand experiences and expertise, shedding light on the urgent need for innovative approaches to ensure continued access to healthcare.

This episode uses clips from news stories found on YouTube:

CBC News - Disease outbreaks could grow after cuts to USAID, says former agency head

https://youtu.be/CjEoel61kRc?si=EuTRCEkNg8Qu8xkE

Democracy Now! - "Time for It to Die": Trump & Musk Back Closing USAID as Freeze on Foreign Aid Threatens Millions

https://youtu.be/9u4HJYU0ZEQ?si=DXr8IRU1dsmxxhvR

Democracy Now! - Leaked USAID Memos Warn 100,000s Will Die from Cuts to Polio, TB, Malaria, Ebola, AIDS Programs

https://youtu.be/IP1heSWyqC8?si=kX4L-yNo41-g0Cyh