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Sarah Champion: “The Trump administration has politicised maternal and sexual health. Not only has it dramatically cut funding, it has…”

On the recordAugust 3, 2026
The Trump administration has politicised maternal and sexual health. Not only has it dramatically cut funding, it has also orchestrated a chilling effect on other donor countries.
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Sarah Champion
Labour Party

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Discussing the impact of US aid cuts on maternal health.

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