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Study: Aid Cuts Could Lead to 22 Million Deaths

2/6/2026

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A study published in The Lancet estimates that cuts to aid could cause more than 22 million avoidable deaths by 2030, including 5.4 million among children under five.
The Barcelona Institute for Global Health led the research, noting aid reductions from the United States, the United Kingdom, and others threaten progress against HIV/AIDS and malaria.
Experts warn these cuts are impacting health services and could reverse decades of health gains.

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A study published in The Lancet estimates that cuts to aid could cause more than 22 million avoidable deaths by 2030, including 5.4 million among children under five.
The Barcelona Institute for Global Health led the research, noting aid reductions from the United States, the United Kingdom, and others threaten progress against HIV/AIDS and malaria.
Experts warn these cuts are impacting health services and could reverse decades of health gains.