"The U.K. had taken the 'hugely difficult decision' to reduce its development budget in order to fund its defense spending, which will have catastrophic consequences for aid programs in the DRC."
"Mangundu states, 'We have no hope to reach the people who need our help,' emphasizing the dire impact of the U.K. cuts on essential services like healthcare and education."
"Last year, the U.K. spent over $100 million on aid to the DRC, supporting vital programs for survivors of sexual violence and providing food and water."
"Health officials are concerned about rising disease outbreaks, stating, 'We have actually cholera on the rise. Mpox is on the rise, and then we have also the cases to do with Ebola.'"
The U.K. plans to cut its global aid spending by 40%, impacting crucial programs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Dr. Manenji Mangundu of Oxfam expressed concern over the catastrophic consequences of these cuts, which will affect access to healthcare, education, and environmental conservation. Last year, the U.K. provided significant aid to the DRC, but the reduction will leave millions without essential services. Health officials are particularly worried about rising disease outbreaks, including cholera and Ebola, due to the loss of funding for health programs.
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