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UK Cuts Global Health Program Amid Aid Reductions

3/13/2026

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  • The United Kingdom is terminating the Global Health Workforce Programme (GHWP) that trained healthcare workers in six African countries.
  • The decision was announced by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
  • It follows aid cuts from 0.7% to 0.3% of GDP to fund the military.
  • Critics say the move undermines global health and could harm the UK.
  • The FCDO says it will focus on impactful projects despite budget constraints.