UK, German and French aid cuts will take ‘devastating toll’ on most vulnerable, says study
Summary
A new report warns that cuts to foreign aid budgets by the UK, France, and Germany could cause over 11.5 million preventable deaths by 2030. The report shows that these countries are sharply reducing their international aid while increasing military spending, which may weaken global health systems and harm vulnerable communities.Key Facts
- The UK plans to cut its official development assistance (ODA) spending by 45% from 2020 to 2026.
- Germany’s foreign aid budget is expected to drop by 37% between 2023 and 2026.
- France will reduce its aid by 30% over the same period, including a 60% cut to its Global Fund contribution.
- The UK’s aid cuts alone could lead to 5.1 million additional deaths by 2030.
- France’s cuts may cause about 3.5 million preventable deaths, and Germany’s cuts nearly 2.9 million.
- Reductions in aid affect health programs, causing millions of unintended pregnancies, unsafe abortions, and maternal deaths.
- Aid cuts come as European countries increase military spending due to geopolitical tensions.
- Experts say reducing aid may increase global instability and health risks, including during disease outbreaks like Ebola.
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