Recent research coordinated by Davide Rasella, ICREA Research Professor at ISGlobal, highlights the potential consequences of cuts in overseas aid by the US and other Western countries. The study estimates that reductions in global aid could result in 22.6 million excess deaths by 2030 in 93 low- and middle-income countries. These findings emphasize the critical role of international support in managing public health crises and preventing future pandemics.
Professor Rasella discussed the study’s implications with FRANCE 24, stressing that decreased funding could severely impact healthcare systems and pandemic preparedness in vulnerable regions.
**Why this matters**
Global aid plays a vital role in strengthening health infrastructure and disease prevention in low- and middle-income countries. Reductions in funding may undermine efforts to control infectious diseases, leading to increased mortality rates. Understanding these risks is essential for policymakers to ensure sustained support for global health initiatives and pandemic readiness.
Source: NewsData