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US and UK Aid Cuts May Cause 23 Million Deaths

2/3/2026

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  • A report by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health finds aid cuts by the United States and United Kingdom could cause nearly 23 million additional deaths by 2030, including 5.4 million children under five.
  • The analysis covers 93 countries, with Sub-Saharan Africa most affected.
  • The cuts threaten rights to food, water, and healthcare.
  • The closure of the United States Agency for International Development has disrupted programs and increased climate risks.