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U.S. aid cut halted neglected tropical disease program in Cameroon, raising resurgence fears — Static01.nyt.com

U.S. aid cut halted neglected tropical disease program in Cameroon, raising resurgence fears

Health officials warn that neglected tropical diseases such as onchocerciasis (river blindness) could resurge in parts of Africa after U.S. cuts to foreign aid in 2025 halted a U.S.A.I.D.-funded neglected tropical disease (N.T.D.) program that supported drug distribution and surveillance in countries

Rafah crossing set to reopen as thousands in Gaza seek medical evacuation — Static01.nyt.com

Rafah crossing set to reopen as thousands in Gaza seek medical evacuation

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt is expected to reopen on Sunday, COGAT said, raising hopes among thousands of Palestinians who have been waiting to be evacuated for medical treatment outside the enclave. Among those waiting is Mohammed al-Ser, 27, who suffered a severe head injury in June

Trump withdraws U.S. from dozens of international organizations — Static01.nyt.com

Trump withdraws U.S. from dozens of international organizations

President Trump on Wednesday withdrew the United States from dozens of international organizations intended to foster multinational cooperation, cutting ties with forums addressing international security, law, trade, economics and human rights. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited waste, mismanagement and redundancy in explaining the simultaneous withdrawals, saying 'It is