funding shortfalls
Coverage of funding shortfalls in the Nexus archive.
- Afghanistan's child deaths are rising as food distributions face cuts, UN says
Child malnutrition in Afghanistan has reached critical levels in a third of provinces, with 142 health centers closed in 2025 due to aid cuts, leaving over 13,000 children without nutrition treatment. The UN World Food Program warns of rising child deaths and a $540 million funding gap to address the crisis, driven by conflict, unemployment, and disrupted supply chains.
- South Africa rolls out game-changing HIV shot amid funding shortfalls
South Africa has introduced a new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection that could transform its fight against the epidemic, but U.S. aid cuts and limited doses may hinder its impact.
- Dozens of vulnerable children were deemed not at risk by Victoria’s child protection system. They are now dead
Victoria’s child protection system failed to identify risk in 35 cases where children died after interactions with the system, according to the state’s commissioner for children and young people. Advocates highlight systemic issues including ineffective referrals to voluntary services, closed reports, and funding shortfalls.