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Malaria Funding Cuts Could Lead to Million Deaths

10/21/2025

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Cuts to malaria funding from wealthy nations, including the United Kingdom, could cause one million deaths by 2030, including 750,000 children under five.
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, which finances 59% of malaria efforts, seeks $18 billion for the next three years.
If funding declines, the report warns of 33 million more cases and $5.14 billion in lost GDP, with Africa facing up to $83 billion.

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Cuts to malaria funding from wealthy nations, including the United Kingdom, could cause one million deaths by 2030, including 750,000 children under five.
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, which finances 59% of malaria efforts, seeks $18 billion for the next three years.
If funding declines, the report warns of 33 million more cases and $5.14 billion in lost GDP, with Africa facing up to $83 billion.