Dossier
preventable deaths
Coverage of preventable deaths in the Nexus archive.
- Refugee women in CAR face childbirth risks amid US funding cuts
Refugee women in the Central African Republic (CAR) face heightened childbirth risks due to US funding cuts, leading to limited medical staffing and supplies. This has forced many pregnant women to give birth at home, increasing the likelihood of preventable deaths.
- UK, German and French aid cuts will take ‘devastating toll’ on most vulnerable, says study
Cuts to foreign aid budgets by the UK, France, and Germany could lead to over 11.5 million preventable deaths by 2030, according to a report highlighting Europe's declining role in global health. The UK's aid spending is projected to drop 45% by 2026, while Germany and France face 37% and 30% reductions, respectively.