UK ministers face accusations of prioritizing rhetoric over tangible action regarding women and girls in conflict zones. MPs warn that aid cuts are jeopardizing Britain's global leadership on gender equality and the Women, Peace and Security agenda.
US foreign aid cuts have led to severe shortages of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) in Senegal, impacting children like Diarra Lo who suffer from malnutrition. Health officials and aid workers report a "shockwave" through the system, with clinics struggling to provide essential treatment, leading to increased suffering and a fraying safety net for vulnerable populations.
US aid cuts have led to severe shortages of Plumpy'Nut, a life-saving therapeutic food, in Senegal, impacting thousands of malnourished children. Community health workers and families face frustration and despair as clinics run out of supplies, threatening to reverse progress in combating malnutrition.
The UN warns of the "biggest storm" for the HIV response due to unprecedented aid cuts, reversing decades of progress. Infections are rising, especially among women and girls in Sub-Saharan Africa, and AIDS-related deaths doubled 2025 targets. Funding drops of 23% globally have hit programs, with US aid cuts under Trump and UK/European redirects cited.
New data from CHAI reveals a significant drop in HIV prevention, testing, and treatment enrollment for children across Africa and Asia following US aid cuts. Experts warn of a "preventable disaster" and accelerated child mortality.
UK Development Minister Jenny Chapman admitted that foreign aid cuts, including from the UK, have undermined the response to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda. She acknowledged that more resources are needed to combat the rare Bundibugyo strain, which has no proven vaccine or treatment.
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading, with over 1,000 cases and 223 suspected deaths. Misinformation on social media hinders containment efforts, while reduced funding for organizations like the International Rescue Committee limits public health messaging. The US states it responded rapidly and funding levels remain unaffected.
African leaders and financiers convened for the African Development Bank's annual meeting in Congo Republic, facing reduced aid flows and the shadow of an Ebola outbreak. The bank is urging a shift towards leveraging Africa's own financial resources to address a significant development financing gap.
Suspected Ebola cases in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have exceeded 900, with 119 suspected deaths. The outbreak, centered in Ituri province, faces challenges from ongoing violence, arson attacks on treatment centers, and international aid cuts, impacting healthcare capacity and community trust.
Suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's eastern region have surpassed 900, with 119 suspected deaths. The outbreak, centered in Ituri province, faces challenges from violence, arson attacks on treatment centers, and international aid cuts, exacerbating already fragile healthcare systems and displacement.
In Al-Manij camp, Yemen, Saeedah Mohammed, 65, feeds her grandchildren tree leaves due to a halt in World Food Programme aid over six months ago. The camp faces destitution and hunger.
A new report by ISGlobal estimates that cuts to foreign aid budgets by the UK, France, and Germany could lead to over 11.5 million preventable deaths by 2030. The UK's ODA spending is projected to fall by 45%, Germany's by 37%, and France's by 30%, with significant impacts on global health and development.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its 17th Ebola outbreak, with nearly 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths. Aid groups warn the fragile healthcare system is overwhelmed, citing a lack of isolation wards and the virus's rapid spread. Conflict and cultural burial practices further complicate containment efforts.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a severe Ebola outbreak, with cases spreading rapidly and overwhelming its healthcare system. Aid groups warn of a critical need for international support as conflict and cultural practices complicate containment efforts.
The WHO has raised its risk assessment for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to "very high" due to rapid spread, with nearly 750 cases and 177 deaths. Distrust among locals and resource shortages are hindering response efforts.
A rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola is causing a deadly outbreak in the DRC and Uganda. Lack of vaccine/drugs, coupled with drastic US and European aid cuts, has hampered containment efforts, raising concerns about the true scale of the epidemic.
Public health workers report that the Trump administration's cuts to foreign aid and global health organizations have hindered the response to a raging Ebola outbreak in central and East Africa, leading to shortages of essential supplies and a strained workforce.
Health workers in eastern DRC are struggling to contain a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Ituri province, exacerbated by war, collapsing healthcare, and funding cuts. The Bundibugyo strain is less deadly but lacks a vaccine. Over 600 cases and 139 deaths reported.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper warns the world is at risk of a food crisis due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and aid cuts. The Global Partnerships Conference in London discussed new approaches to international development, but concerns remain about the UK's reduced aid budget.
An Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC and Uganda, with over 390 cases and 100 deaths, is being exacerbated by aid cuts from the UK and US, according to former officials. Experts warn this "canary in the coal mine" scenario highlights the dangers of underfunding pandemic preparedness.
Experts warn that deep foreign aid cuts have allowed Ebola to spread undetected in the DRC and Uganda, with conflict complicating healthcare efforts. Over 395 suspected cases and 100 deaths are reported, but actual figures may be higher.
USAID's 90% contract cut in Feb 2025 impacted Philippines, affecting democracy, human rights, environmental, and journalism support, with $60B global aid reduction.
After months of waiting, PEPFAR data was finally released showing 20+ million people on HIV treatment, but HIV experts warn of severe disruptions including 24% loss of frontline healthcare workers and 13-30% drops in new HIV diagnoses in affected areas. Government officials call the numbers successful while advocates describe the situation as a "five-alarm fire."
A 26-year-old Rohingya refugee survived a deadly boat disaster in the Andaman Sea this month after her overcrowded vessel with nearly 300 people aboard capsized, leaving 250 missing and feared dead. Rahila Begum was rescued by a Bangladeshi oil tanker after spending two days clinging to wooden debris. Thousands of Rohingya in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar camps are undertaking increasingly dangerous sea crossings to Indonesia and Malaysia as shrinking international food aid forces more to flee desperate conditions.
