Trump global aid cuts risk 14 million deaths in five years, report says
Summary
A study in The Lancet medical journal claims that if Donald Trump's administration cuts most US funding for foreign aid, it could lead to over 14 million additional deaths by 2030, many of them children. The research highlights the potential reversal of health improvements achieved over the last 20 years due to these funding cuts.Key Facts
- Donald Trump's administration plans to slash US funding for foreign aid by over 80%.
- The Lancet reports these cuts could cause more than 14 million extra deaths by 2030.
- One-third of these potential deaths might involve children.
- The study reviewed data from 133 countries and projects major health setbacks.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the funding reductions took place.
- The US is the largest provider of humanitarian aid, operating in over 60 countries.
- A UN official stated US funding cuts have led to reduced food rations in Kenyan refugee camps.
- Researchers found that previous US aid efforts prevented 91 million deaths from 2001 to 2021.
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