American-funded aid efforts to tackle diseases such as malaria, as well as preventing newborn baby deaths and treating severe malnutrition, should resume, according to a memo from the United States government reviewed by Reuters.

 

President Trump moved to freeze international aid while undertaking a 90-day review hours after taking office last month. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a waiver a week later clarifying that "lifesaving" efforts were exempt during this period, but organizations on the ground remained confused over what was included.

 

Two sources said it was still unclear what could restart, and with what funding, especially given the hollowing out of USAID both in Washington and globally.