Women seeking maternity, reproductive health, cancer, and HIV treatment are being turned away from clinics, as healthcare facilities struggle to cope with dwindling resources. Elisha Dunn-Georgiou, president of the Global Health Council, expressed grave concern for the situation, stating, “You can't get treatment and you can't get care because America has decided on a whim that you are not worthy.” The grim reality is echoed by Dr. Elizabeth Sully from the Guttmacher Institute, who noted that about 2.5 million women and girls have already been denied contraceptive care, with estimates suggesting this figure could rise to 11.7 million during the ongoing 90-day review of foreign aid.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that this aid freeze is part of an effort to reassess programs to align with U.S. national interests, irresponsibly prioritizing political objectives over health needs. The restructured United States Agency for International Development (U.S.A.I.D.), now operating under the State Department, faces immense challenges in supporting women's health initiatives. A recent U.N. panel highlighted the urgency of the crisis, featuring representatives from key global health organizations who have banded together to raise alarms about the devastating implications of these cuts. The call to action emphasizes the immediate need for reinstating support to safeguard women's health services worldwide.