Due to USAID funding, over 14 million people may die by 2030

More than 14 million people in the world may die over the next five years due to Donald Trump’s decisions to reduce the funding of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Source: LANCET, REUTERS

Literally: “Over the past two decades, USAID funded programs have helped prevent over 91 million deaths worldwide, including 30 million deaths among children.

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Forecasts indicate that there are significant reductions in funding – combined with the potential liquidation of the agency – can lead to more than 14 million additional deaths by 2030, including 4.5 million deaths among children under 5 years. ”

Details: The United States remains the largest humanitarian aid donor in the world, accounting for at least 38% of all contributions recorded by the UN. In 2024, the United States allocated $ 61 billion for international aid, more than half of which, through USAID, according to government data.

“Our forecasts show that if a sharp decline in funding, announced and implemented in the first half of 2025, will not be canceled, then by 2030 there may be a terrific number of deaths that could be avoided,” the study said.

Prehistory:

• On Friday, March 28, the US Department of State officially announced Congress that it actually dissolves the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and transmits some of its functions under the management of the Department.
• The Trump administration has accused USAID of misuse of taxpayers’ funds and financing foreign programs that do not meet the interests of the US.
• In May, the media reported that food rations that would be enough to provide 3.5 million people during a month are rotting in warehouses around the world because they reduce assistance from the US and are at risk of becoming unsuitable.