One year on from dismantling of USAID, study projects that global aid cuts could lead to 9.4 million deaths by 2030

Feb 4

CNN | February 4, 2026

CNN provides an overview of Lancet findings regarding global impact of foreign aid cuts, highlighting real-world consequences for families and health systems. Read full article

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Andrea Lloyd

One year on from dismantling of USAID, study projects that global aid cuts could lead to 9.4 million deaths by 2030

The Human Impact of Cutting USAID

Emergency Funding Shifts From Crisis Response to Long‑Term Resilience