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What was the purpose of USAID?

Stuff You Should Know

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USAID's Health Initiatives and Controversies

This chapter examines USAID's role in fighting diseases like smallpox, tuberculosis, and malaria through successful health programs, while also addressing the criticisms and complexities of its foreign aid history. The discussion highlights both achievements and significant controversies, including political misuse of aid during the Cold War and management failures in various projects.

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