From Vaccines to Racism: RFK Faces Barrage of Questions in House Committee 16/04/2026 Kerry Cullinan Undermining vaccines, failing pregnant black women, threatening to remove black children with ADHD from their parents – these were some of the barrage of questions put to United States Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr when he appeared before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday. Kennedy was testifying about […] Continue reading -> Trump Administration Nominates USDA Official to Lead World Food Programme 09/04/2026 Sophia Samantaroy The Trump administration has put forward Luke J Lindberg, the US Department of Agriculture trade and foreign agricultural affairs under secretary, as its pick for executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). Lindberg would succeed Cindy McCain, who announced her resignation in October due to health issues. “Throughout his career, Under Secretary […] Continue reading -> Wellcome Report: Aid Cuts Catalyse Global Health Reform and Regional Cooperation 18/03/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen Unprecedented reductions in international aid have served as a powerful catalyst for long-overdue global health reform, according to a comprehensive new report published by the Wellcome Trust on Wednesday. The extensive synthesis of five regional dialogues involving 114 countries reveals that sweeping financial pullbacks from traditional funders are forcing a fundamental restructuring of international medical […] Continue reading -> US Congressional Leaders Agree to $9.4 Billion for Global Health – Countering Trump Proposal for Deeper Cuts 15/01/2026 Sophia Samantaroy The $9.4 billion package agreed to by the US Senate and House Appropriations Committees, is more than double the $3.7 billion requested by the Trump Administration, and signals bipartisan support for maintaining significant global health aid – although the package still must be approved by both Senate and House, and could also be vetoed by […] Continue reading -> Kenya’s High Court Suspends US Health Deal as Civil Society Urges African Leaders to Ensure ‘Fair Terms’ 11/12/2025 Kerry Cullinan Kenya’s High Court suspended the implementation of the country’s Memorandum of Understanding with the United States on Thursday after two separate court challenges by the Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) and local Senator Okiya Omtatah. COFEK argues that the agreement contravenes Kenya’s Data Protection Act, Digital Health Act, Health Act, and new data regulations that […] Continue reading -> $1.9 Billion in Pledges to Polio Eradication by Gates and Other Donors Narrows Funding Gap 09/12/2025 Editorial team Global leaders pledged US$ 1.9 billion to advance polio eradication on Monday, including a new $1.2 billion commitment by the Gates Foundation. The pledges, made on the margins of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, reduce the remaining budget gap for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) to just $440 million through 2029. That’s in comparison by […] Continue reading -> Mike Ryan Steps Down as WHO Emergency Chief After Eight Years 27/06/2025 Stefan Anderson Dr Mike Ryan, director of the World Health Organization’s emergency response division, held his final press conference Friday in Geneva after eight years leading the UN health agency’s response to global health crises from war and famine to disease outbreaks. In his farewell remarks, Ryan warned of an “era of collapsed funding” following the Trump […] Continue reading -> WHO Advocates for ‘Sin Taxes’ to Offset Aid Cuts, as Trump Asks Congress to Rescind $9.4 Billion in Global Health Funds 05/06/2025 Kerry Cullinan Governments have been advised to impose ‘sin taxes’ on tobacco, alcohol and other unhealthy products to offset the severity of cuts to official development assistance (ODA), World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a tuberculosis meeting on Thursday. His statements came two days after the administration of US President Donald Trump […] Continue reading -> Recent Aid Cuts Jeopardize 40% Reduction in Maternal Mortality Since 2000 08/04/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Maternal mortality rates have dropped by 40% since 2000, largely due to improved access to essential health services. But WHO officials warn that the recent, deep cuts to international aid could be as disruptive as the COVID-19 pandemic, if not more so, to a woman’s chances of surviving pregnancy and childbirth. And in 2023, more […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC: Aid Cuts Will Result in Millions More African Deaths 20/03/2025 Kerry Cullinan Two to four million additional Africans are likely to die annually as a result of the shock aid cuts by the United States and other key donors, according to Dr Jean Kaseya, who heads the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. Kaseya heads to Washington next week to coincide with the end of US […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. 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Trump Administration Nominates USDA Official to Lead World Food Programme 09/04/2026 Sophia Samantaroy The Trump administration has put forward Luke J Lindberg, the US Department of Agriculture trade and foreign agricultural affairs under secretary, as its pick for executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). Lindberg would succeed Cindy McCain, who announced her resignation in October due to health issues. “Throughout his career, Under Secretary […] Continue reading -> Wellcome Report: Aid Cuts Catalyse Global Health Reform and Regional Cooperation 18/03/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen Unprecedented reductions in international aid have served as a powerful catalyst for long-overdue global health reform, according to a comprehensive new report published by the Wellcome Trust on Wednesday. The extensive synthesis of five regional dialogues involving 114 countries reveals that sweeping financial pullbacks from traditional funders are forcing a fundamental restructuring of international medical […] Continue reading -> US Congressional Leaders Agree to $9.4 Billion for Global Health – Countering Trump Proposal for Deeper Cuts 15/01/2026 Sophia Samantaroy The $9.4 billion package agreed to by the US Senate and House Appropriations Committees, is more than double the $3.7 billion requested by the Trump Administration, and signals bipartisan support for maintaining significant global health aid – although the package still must be approved by both Senate and House, and could also be vetoed by […] Continue reading -> Kenya’s High Court Suspends US Health Deal as Civil Society Urges African Leaders to Ensure ‘Fair Terms’ 11/12/2025 Kerry Cullinan Kenya’s High Court suspended the implementation of the country’s Memorandum of Understanding with the United States on Thursday after two separate court challenges by the Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) and local Senator Okiya Omtatah. COFEK argues that the agreement contravenes Kenya’s Data Protection Act, Digital Health Act, Health Act, and new data regulations that […] Continue reading -> $1.9 Billion in Pledges to Polio Eradication by Gates and Other Donors Narrows Funding Gap 09/12/2025 Editorial team Global leaders pledged US$ 1.9 billion to advance polio eradication on Monday, including a new $1.2 billion commitment by the Gates Foundation. The pledges, made on the margins of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, reduce the remaining budget gap for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) to just $440 million through 2029. That’s in comparison by […] Continue reading -> Mike Ryan Steps Down as WHO Emergency Chief After Eight Years 27/06/2025 Stefan Anderson Dr Mike Ryan, director of the World Health Organization’s emergency response division, held his final press conference Friday in Geneva after eight years leading the UN health agency’s response to global health crises from war and famine to disease outbreaks. In his farewell remarks, Ryan warned of an “era of collapsed funding” following the Trump […] Continue reading -> WHO Advocates for ‘Sin Taxes’ to Offset Aid Cuts, as Trump Asks Congress to Rescind $9.4 Billion in Global Health Funds 05/06/2025 Kerry Cullinan Governments have been advised to impose ‘sin taxes’ on tobacco, alcohol and other unhealthy products to offset the severity of cuts to official development assistance (ODA), World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a tuberculosis meeting on Thursday. His statements came two days after the administration of US President Donald Trump […] Continue reading -> Recent Aid Cuts Jeopardize 40% Reduction in Maternal Mortality Since 2000 08/04/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Maternal mortality rates have dropped by 40% since 2000, largely due to improved access to essential health services. But WHO officials warn that the recent, deep cuts to international aid could be as disruptive as the COVID-19 pandemic, if not more so, to a woman’s chances of surviving pregnancy and childbirth. And in 2023, more […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC: Aid Cuts Will Result in Millions More African Deaths 20/03/2025 Kerry Cullinan Two to four million additional Africans are likely to die annually as a result of the shock aid cuts by the United States and other key donors, according to Dr Jean Kaseya, who heads the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. Kaseya heads to Washington next week to coincide with the end of US […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Wellcome Report: Aid Cuts Catalyse Global Health Reform and Regional Cooperation 18/03/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen Unprecedented reductions in international aid have served as a powerful catalyst for long-overdue global health reform, according to a comprehensive new report published by the Wellcome Trust on Wednesday. The extensive synthesis of five regional dialogues involving 114 countries reveals that sweeping financial pullbacks from traditional funders are forcing a fundamental restructuring of international medical […] Continue reading -> US Congressional Leaders Agree to $9.4 Billion for Global Health – Countering Trump Proposal for Deeper Cuts 15/01/2026 Sophia Samantaroy The $9.4 billion package agreed to by the US Senate and House Appropriations Committees, is more than double the $3.7 billion requested by the Trump Administration, and signals bipartisan support for maintaining significant global health aid – although the package still must be approved by both Senate and House, and could also be vetoed by […] Continue reading -> Kenya’s High Court Suspends US Health Deal as Civil Society Urges African Leaders to Ensure ‘Fair Terms’ 11/12/2025 Kerry Cullinan Kenya’s High Court suspended the implementation of the country’s Memorandum of Understanding with the United States on Thursday after two separate court challenges by the Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) and local Senator Okiya Omtatah. COFEK argues that the agreement contravenes Kenya’s Data Protection Act, Digital Health Act, Health Act, and new data regulations that […] Continue reading -> $1.9 Billion in Pledges to Polio Eradication by Gates and Other Donors Narrows Funding Gap 09/12/2025 Editorial team Global leaders pledged US$ 1.9 billion to advance polio eradication on Monday, including a new $1.2 billion commitment by the Gates Foundation. The pledges, made on the margins of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, reduce the remaining budget gap for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) to just $440 million through 2029. That’s in comparison by […] Continue reading -> Mike Ryan Steps Down as WHO Emergency Chief After Eight Years 27/06/2025 Stefan Anderson Dr Mike Ryan, director of the World Health Organization’s emergency response division, held his final press conference Friday in Geneva after eight years leading the UN health agency’s response to global health crises from war and famine to disease outbreaks. In his farewell remarks, Ryan warned of an “era of collapsed funding” following the Trump […] Continue reading -> WHO Advocates for ‘Sin Taxes’ to Offset Aid Cuts, as Trump Asks Congress to Rescind $9.4 Billion in Global Health Funds 05/06/2025 Kerry Cullinan Governments have been advised to impose ‘sin taxes’ on tobacco, alcohol and other unhealthy products to offset the severity of cuts to official development assistance (ODA), World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a tuberculosis meeting on Thursday. His statements came two days after the administration of US President Donald Trump […] Continue reading -> Recent Aid Cuts Jeopardize 40% Reduction in Maternal Mortality Since 2000 08/04/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Maternal mortality rates have dropped by 40% since 2000, largely due to improved access to essential health services. But WHO officials warn that the recent, deep cuts to international aid could be as disruptive as the COVID-19 pandemic, if not more so, to a woman’s chances of surviving pregnancy and childbirth. And in 2023, more […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC: Aid Cuts Will Result in Millions More African Deaths 20/03/2025 Kerry Cullinan Two to four million additional Africans are likely to die annually as a result of the shock aid cuts by the United States and other key donors, according to Dr Jean Kaseya, who heads the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. Kaseya heads to Washington next week to coincide with the end of US […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
US Congressional Leaders Agree to $9.4 Billion for Global Health – Countering Trump Proposal for Deeper Cuts 15/01/2026 Sophia Samantaroy The $9.4 billion package agreed to by the US Senate and House Appropriations Committees, is more than double the $3.7 billion requested by the Trump Administration, and signals bipartisan support for maintaining significant global health aid – although the package still must be approved by both Senate and House, and could also be vetoed by […] Continue reading -> Kenya’s High Court Suspends US Health Deal as Civil Society Urges African Leaders to Ensure ‘Fair Terms’ 11/12/2025 Kerry Cullinan Kenya’s High Court suspended the implementation of the country’s Memorandum of Understanding with the United States on Thursday after two separate court challenges by the Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) and local Senator Okiya Omtatah. COFEK argues that the agreement contravenes Kenya’s Data Protection Act, Digital Health Act, Health Act, and new data regulations that […] Continue reading -> $1.9 Billion in Pledges to Polio Eradication by Gates and Other Donors Narrows Funding Gap 09/12/2025 Editorial team Global leaders pledged US$ 1.9 billion to advance polio eradication on Monday, including a new $1.2 billion commitment by the Gates Foundation. The pledges, made on the margins of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, reduce the remaining budget gap for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) to just $440 million through 2029. That’s in comparison by […] Continue reading -> Mike Ryan Steps Down as WHO Emergency Chief After Eight Years 27/06/2025 Stefan Anderson Dr Mike Ryan, director of the World Health Organization’s emergency response division, held his final press conference Friday in Geneva after eight years leading the UN health agency’s response to global health crises from war and famine to disease outbreaks. In his farewell remarks, Ryan warned of an “era of collapsed funding” following the Trump […] Continue reading -> WHO Advocates for ‘Sin Taxes’ to Offset Aid Cuts, as Trump Asks Congress to Rescind $9.4 Billion in Global Health Funds 05/06/2025 Kerry Cullinan Governments have been advised to impose ‘sin taxes’ on tobacco, alcohol and other unhealthy products to offset the severity of cuts to official development assistance (ODA), World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a tuberculosis meeting on Thursday. His statements came two days after the administration of US President Donald Trump […] Continue reading -> Recent Aid Cuts Jeopardize 40% Reduction in Maternal Mortality Since 2000 08/04/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Maternal mortality rates have dropped by 40% since 2000, largely due to improved access to essential health services. But WHO officials warn that the recent, deep cuts to international aid could be as disruptive as the COVID-19 pandemic, if not more so, to a woman’s chances of surviving pregnancy and childbirth. And in 2023, more […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC: Aid Cuts Will Result in Millions More African Deaths 20/03/2025 Kerry Cullinan Two to four million additional Africans are likely to die annually as a result of the shock aid cuts by the United States and other key donors, according to Dr Jean Kaseya, who heads the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. Kaseya heads to Washington next week to coincide with the end of US […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Kenya’s High Court Suspends US Health Deal as Civil Society Urges African Leaders to Ensure ‘Fair Terms’ 11/12/2025 Kerry Cullinan Kenya’s High Court suspended the implementation of the country’s Memorandum of Understanding with the United States on Thursday after two separate court challenges by the Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) and local Senator Okiya Omtatah. COFEK argues that the agreement contravenes Kenya’s Data Protection Act, Digital Health Act, Health Act, and new data regulations that […] Continue reading -> $1.9 Billion in Pledges to Polio Eradication by Gates and Other Donors Narrows Funding Gap 09/12/2025 Editorial team Global leaders pledged US$ 1.9 billion to advance polio eradication on Monday, including a new $1.2 billion commitment by the Gates Foundation. The pledges, made on the margins of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, reduce the remaining budget gap for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) to just $440 million through 2029. That’s in comparison by […] Continue reading -> Mike Ryan Steps Down as WHO Emergency Chief After Eight Years 27/06/2025 Stefan Anderson Dr Mike Ryan, director of the World Health Organization’s emergency response division, held his final press conference Friday in Geneva after eight years leading the UN health agency’s response to global health crises from war and famine to disease outbreaks. In his farewell remarks, Ryan warned of an “era of collapsed funding” following the Trump […] Continue reading -> WHO Advocates for ‘Sin Taxes’ to Offset Aid Cuts, as Trump Asks Congress to Rescind $9.4 Billion in Global Health Funds 05/06/2025 Kerry Cullinan Governments have been advised to impose ‘sin taxes’ on tobacco, alcohol and other unhealthy products to offset the severity of cuts to official development assistance (ODA), World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a tuberculosis meeting on Thursday. His statements came two days after the administration of US President Donald Trump […] Continue reading -> Recent Aid Cuts Jeopardize 40% Reduction in Maternal Mortality Since 2000 08/04/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Maternal mortality rates have dropped by 40% since 2000, largely due to improved access to essential health services. But WHO officials warn that the recent, deep cuts to international aid could be as disruptive as the COVID-19 pandemic, if not more so, to a woman’s chances of surviving pregnancy and childbirth. And in 2023, more […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC: Aid Cuts Will Result in Millions More African Deaths 20/03/2025 Kerry Cullinan Two to four million additional Africans are likely to die annually as a result of the shock aid cuts by the United States and other key donors, according to Dr Jean Kaseya, who heads the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. Kaseya heads to Washington next week to coincide with the end of US […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
$1.9 Billion in Pledges to Polio Eradication by Gates and Other Donors Narrows Funding Gap 09/12/2025 Editorial team Global leaders pledged US$ 1.9 billion to advance polio eradication on Monday, including a new $1.2 billion commitment by the Gates Foundation. The pledges, made on the margins of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, reduce the remaining budget gap for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) to just $440 million through 2029. That’s in comparison by […] Continue reading -> Mike Ryan Steps Down as WHO Emergency Chief After Eight Years 27/06/2025 Stefan Anderson Dr Mike Ryan, director of the World Health Organization’s emergency response division, held his final press conference Friday in Geneva after eight years leading the UN health agency’s response to global health crises from war and famine to disease outbreaks. In his farewell remarks, Ryan warned of an “era of collapsed funding” following the Trump […] Continue reading -> WHO Advocates for ‘Sin Taxes’ to Offset Aid Cuts, as Trump Asks Congress to Rescind $9.4 Billion in Global Health Funds 05/06/2025 Kerry Cullinan Governments have been advised to impose ‘sin taxes’ on tobacco, alcohol and other unhealthy products to offset the severity of cuts to official development assistance (ODA), World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a tuberculosis meeting on Thursday. His statements came two days after the administration of US President Donald Trump […] Continue reading -> Recent Aid Cuts Jeopardize 40% Reduction in Maternal Mortality Since 2000 08/04/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Maternal mortality rates have dropped by 40% since 2000, largely due to improved access to essential health services. But WHO officials warn that the recent, deep cuts to international aid could be as disruptive as the COVID-19 pandemic, if not more so, to a woman’s chances of surviving pregnancy and childbirth. And in 2023, more […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC: Aid Cuts Will Result in Millions More African Deaths 20/03/2025 Kerry Cullinan Two to four million additional Africans are likely to die annually as a result of the shock aid cuts by the United States and other key donors, according to Dr Jean Kaseya, who heads the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. Kaseya heads to Washington next week to coincide with the end of US […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Mike Ryan Steps Down as WHO Emergency Chief After Eight Years 27/06/2025 Stefan Anderson Dr Mike Ryan, director of the World Health Organization’s emergency response division, held his final press conference Friday in Geneva after eight years leading the UN health agency’s response to global health crises from war and famine to disease outbreaks. In his farewell remarks, Ryan warned of an “era of collapsed funding” following the Trump […] Continue reading -> WHO Advocates for ‘Sin Taxes’ to Offset Aid Cuts, as Trump Asks Congress to Rescind $9.4 Billion in Global Health Funds 05/06/2025 Kerry Cullinan Governments have been advised to impose ‘sin taxes’ on tobacco, alcohol and other unhealthy products to offset the severity of cuts to official development assistance (ODA), World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a tuberculosis meeting on Thursday. His statements came two days after the administration of US President Donald Trump […] Continue reading -> Recent Aid Cuts Jeopardize 40% Reduction in Maternal Mortality Since 2000 08/04/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Maternal mortality rates have dropped by 40% since 2000, largely due to improved access to essential health services. But WHO officials warn that the recent, deep cuts to international aid could be as disruptive as the COVID-19 pandemic, if not more so, to a woman’s chances of surviving pregnancy and childbirth. And in 2023, more […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC: Aid Cuts Will Result in Millions More African Deaths 20/03/2025 Kerry Cullinan Two to four million additional Africans are likely to die annually as a result of the shock aid cuts by the United States and other key donors, according to Dr Jean Kaseya, who heads the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. Kaseya heads to Washington next week to coincide with the end of US […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
WHO Advocates for ‘Sin Taxes’ to Offset Aid Cuts, as Trump Asks Congress to Rescind $9.4 Billion in Global Health Funds 05/06/2025 Kerry Cullinan Governments have been advised to impose ‘sin taxes’ on tobacco, alcohol and other unhealthy products to offset the severity of cuts to official development assistance (ODA), World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a tuberculosis meeting on Thursday. His statements came two days after the administration of US President Donald Trump […] Continue reading -> Recent Aid Cuts Jeopardize 40% Reduction in Maternal Mortality Since 2000 08/04/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Maternal mortality rates have dropped by 40% since 2000, largely due to improved access to essential health services. But WHO officials warn that the recent, deep cuts to international aid could be as disruptive as the COVID-19 pandemic, if not more so, to a woman’s chances of surviving pregnancy and childbirth. And in 2023, more […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC: Aid Cuts Will Result in Millions More African Deaths 20/03/2025 Kerry Cullinan Two to four million additional Africans are likely to die annually as a result of the shock aid cuts by the United States and other key donors, according to Dr Jean Kaseya, who heads the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. Kaseya heads to Washington next week to coincide with the end of US […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Recent Aid Cuts Jeopardize 40% Reduction in Maternal Mortality Since 2000 08/04/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Maternal mortality rates have dropped by 40% since 2000, largely due to improved access to essential health services. But WHO officials warn that the recent, deep cuts to international aid could be as disruptive as the COVID-19 pandemic, if not more so, to a woman’s chances of surviving pregnancy and childbirth. And in 2023, more […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC: Aid Cuts Will Result in Millions More African Deaths 20/03/2025 Kerry Cullinan Two to four million additional Africans are likely to die annually as a result of the shock aid cuts by the United States and other key donors, according to Dr Jean Kaseya, who heads the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. Kaseya heads to Washington next week to coincide with the end of US […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Africa CDC: Aid Cuts Will Result in Millions More African Deaths 20/03/2025 Kerry Cullinan Two to four million additional Africans are likely to die annually as a result of the shock aid cuts by the United States and other key donors, according to Dr Jean Kaseya, who heads the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. Kaseya heads to Washington next week to coincide with the end of US […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts