Global Aid Cuts and Local Health Consequences in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Uganda

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Global Development Assistance for Health has drastically decreased from $80.3 billion in 2021 to a projected $38.4 billion in 2025.
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USAID cuts in 2025 will result in a $307 million loss for Uganda, leading to a 66% reduction in health programs.
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The Nakivale refugee settlement, home to over 274,000 refugees, faces severe health care challenges due to funding cuts.
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Projected health outcomes include 14 million additional deaths by 2030, with significant impacts on women and children.
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This qualitative study captures health care practitioners' experiences and challenges in Nakivale amid unprecedented funding reductions.

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