South Sudan faces escalating internal violence and rising civilian casualties, placing severe strain on trauma services like Juba Military Hospital amid warnings of a return to civil war.
Erika Castellanos, executive director of Gate, reflects on surviving HIV for over 30 years, medical advancements, and ongoing threats from stigma, criminalisation, and funding cuts.
Global efforts to reduce maternal and early infant mortality are reversing, with the Central African Republic and Nigeria experiencing severe increases in deaths due to unprecedented aid cuts and escalating conflicts. Healthcare facilities are closing, staff are losing jobs, and essential services are becoming inaccessible, forcing women to give birth without medical assistance.
Decades of progress in reducing maternal and infant mortality are reversing globally due to unprecedented aid cuts, initially by the US and later European countries, coupled with increased conflict. The Central African Republic and Nigeria exemplify this crisis, facing severe healthcare facility closures, staff layoffs, and rising deaths.
New UNHCR data shows neonatal deaths rose 81% across vulnerable refugee populations in sub-Saharan Africa between 2025 and 2026. Aid agencies say sweeping cuts from the UK, US and others are worsening maternal and child health.
Rwanda's drone blood delivery system, crucial for medical emergencies, faces challenges due to poor infrastructure and US aid cuts, despite plans for expansion with new US support
Experts at the Aids 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro warn that US foreign aid cuts, particularly the dissolution of USAID, are hindering global access to new HIV prevention innovations like lenacapavir, jeopardizing efforts to reduce new infections, especially in vulnerable populations.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed energy cooperation with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, while Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt presented an alarming report on rising child sexual abuse cases. Other top stories include Germany's bid for influence over tank maker KNDS, a deadly industrial accident linked to Danish waste, Caritas's warning on aid cuts, and Deutsche Bahn's planned alcohol ban.
Labour's foreign aid cuts will reduce bilateral support to some African countries by up to 90% by 2029, according to Foreign Office figures. Development charities like Bond and Save the Children criticize the move, warning of increased poverty and instability, while the government argues for more efficient multilateral funding.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading rapidly, with 1,759 cases and 600 deaths recorded as of July 8. The rare Bundibugyo variant has also spread to Uganda. Factors like ongoing conflict, aid cuts, and attacks on healthcare workers are intensifying the spread and hindering containment efforts.
A UN Women report reveals over a million women and girls have lost access to vital support in 18 months due to global aid cuts. 90% of organizations cannot meet rising demand as funding dwindles, with 40% facing closure.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is rapidly spreading, with 1,759 cases and 600 deaths recorded as of July 8. The virus has also reached Uganda, reporting 20 cases and two deaths. The rare Bundibugyo variant, lacking approved treatment or vaccine, is driving the outbreak, which experts warn could be the deadliest on record due to ongoing conflict, aid cuts, and attacks on healthcare workers.
A UNAIDS official warned that US and UK aid cuts could lead to a new HIV/Aids epidemic, as access to testing and treatment diminishes. The documentary 'Hunted' highlights the plight of LGBTQ+ individuals in Nigeria facing violence and extortion, now compounded by collapsing clinic support.
A UNAIDS official warns that aid cuts from the US, UK, and other nations could lead to a new HIV/AIDS epidemic, as access to testing and treatment diminishes. The documentary 'Hunted' highlights the plight of LGBTQ+ individuals in Nigeria facing violence and extortion, now compounded by collapsing support services.
Elon Musk's dismantling of USAID is under scrutiny amid the DRC Ebola outbreak, with experts linking the cuts to delayed detection and preparedness. Critics estimate millions of deaths could result, including children, if global health programs are slashed.
Experts warn that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has been worsened by significant cuts to US and Western foreign aid. The closure of USAID and reduced funding have hampered response efforts, leading to delays in detection, treatment, and containment.
The DRC's Ebola outbreak, with over 260 deaths and 1,000 cases, is worsened by militia conflicts, aid cuts, and decades of development failures, according to ICRC's François Moreillon, highlighting crumbling infrastructure and weakened institutions.
US foreign aid cuts, specifically the phased withdrawal of PEPFAR's over $400 million annual support for South Africa's HIV programs, are impacting vulnerable groups. Civil society organizations report prevention services are severely affected, with some facilities closing and workers losing jobs, as the Trump administration cited political issues for the withdrawal.
Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo surpass 1,000, with over 800,000 displaced people in Ituri province facing critical water access limitations. Funding cuts, particularly from the US and UK, have hampered prevention efforts, increasing transmission risks in overcrowded camps.
The Independent's documentary 'Hunted' exposes the brutal torture and extortion of LGBTQ+ individuals in Nigeria by gangs. The film, screened with The Arzner cinema, also highlights the devastating impact of global aid cuts on survivors, particularly those living with HIV, who are losing access to vital clinics and medication.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has claimed the lives of 17 medics, with the total death toll exceeding 200. The virus has infected 75 healthcare workers, highlighting the strain on the already weakened health system. The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, is spreading rapidly, with concerns for overcrowded displacement camps.
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 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.
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.
