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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Aaron Ross

Death of five children during gruelling hospital trek blamed on Trump’s ‘America First’ aid cuts

Donald Trump stated that the reductions, which began after he assumed office on January 20, aligned with his ‘America First" agenda’ - (Getty Images)

Eight people, including five children, have died during a three-hour trek in extreme heat to obtain cholera treatment in South Sudan. The deaths occurred after local health services were forced to shut down due to aid cuts imposed by US President Donald Trump.

Three of the children were under the age of five, according to reports.

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