After the U.S. abruptly withdrew most foreign aid and dismantled USAID, communities are building and staffing their own village health posts to keep basic care within reach, Science reports. But with additional cuts from other donors, it remains unclear whether such grassroots efforts can scale.

The Trump administration announced an additional $1.8 billion for U.N. humanitarian aid, bringing its total pledge to $3.8 billion across 21 countries. But the amount remains a fraction of the up to $17 billion the U.S. has contributed annually in recent years, as broader foreign aid cuts have forced U.N. agencies to cut programs, spending, and jobs, the AP reports.

The GAO denied a bid protest and cleared a nearly $81 million contract for 2TechJV LLC to support the formal closeout of USAID. According to Bloomberg, this is a significant step in winding down the agency's remaining operations.