"Over two decades, global child mortality plummeted, with a 39% reduction in deaths in lower and middle-income countries between 2001 and 2021, largely due to overseas development aid."
"Researchers warned that continuing cuts could result in more than 22 million avoidable deaths in the next five years, with a quarter of those among children under five."
"The UK's decision to slash aid by 40% is part of a global trend, with G7 spending projected to be 28% lower this year than in 2024."
"Bilateral aid to Africa will be cut by 56%, impacting funding for schools and clinics in some of the world's poorest countries."
Global child mortality rates fell by 39% in lower and middle-income countries from 2001 to 2021, largely due to overseas development aid. However, recent cuts in aid budgets, including a 40% reduction by the UK, threaten to reverse these gains, potentially leading to over 22 million avoidable deaths in the next five years. The UK's aid will drop to 0.3% of GNI, the lowest in decades, with significant cuts to bilateral aid for Africa and climate initiatives. Despite some continued support for critical programs, the overall outlook remains dire.
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