Lancet Study Warns: Global Aid Cuts Could Lead to 22.6 Million Deaths by 2030
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Global Aid Cuts Could Trigger 22.6 Million Deaths by 2030: Lancet Study
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CNBC TV18•13-02-2026, 15:35
Global Aid Cuts Could Trigger 22.6 Million Deaths by 2030: Lancet Study
•A new Lancet Global Health study warns that cuts in global aid funding could lead to 22.6 million additional deaths by 2030 across 93 low- and middle-income countries.
•Of the projected deaths, 5.4 million would be children under five, highlighting a severe impact on vulnerable populations.
•International aid fell in 2024 for the first time in six years, with major donors like the US, UK, France, and Germany reducing contributions.
•Sub-Saharan Africa is identified as particularly vulnerable, with 38 of the 93 assessed countries located in the region.
•Researchers emphasize that past ODA was linked to significant reductions in child mortality and deaths from HIV/AIDS, malaria, and nutritional deficiencies, underscoring the effectiveness of sustained funding.
