Action for Global Health

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Many low- and middle-income countries and small island developing states want to invest in health. But crushing debt repayments force them to cut back on care. We need urgent action to address debt servicing and reform the donor financing architecture. Reduce the debt burden.…

"These decisions will hit women, children, people with disabilities and communities facing poverty the hardest." Thank you to our colleagues at @AFGHnetwork for highlighting the devastating impact that the cuts to the UK's ODA budget will have on global health efforts.

Powerful thread from our member @ONEintheUK 🧵 Cuts to women’s health and girls’ education show what’s at stake for global health equity. We’re calling for urgent protection of UK health aid — and long‑term commitment to 0.7%. 👇

💬 @Lisa_dh, Director of Global Policy, Advocacy & Research at @savechildrenuk: “The government has confirmed our worst fears – significant reductions in aid spending will result in deaths of the world’s most vulnerable, including children.” theguardian.com/global-develop…

📢 Our statement on the FCDO’s new impact assessment: UK health aid is being cut by 46% — with real consequences for those most in need.

I have sent a letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves following the recent Spending Review ✉ I welcome the govt’s commitment to the NHS and global health security but we must remain vigilant to ensure the UK continues to lead on global health and development 🌍 #GlobalHealth

The @FCDOGovUK has released more details on its cut to ODA. Education & women's health in Africa are expected to be cut most, reports @BBCJLandale @bondngo said women & children in the most marginalised communities would pay the highest price. #SDG2 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

The Trump administration claims no one has died due to US aid cuts. Our trip to Afghanistan suggests otherwise "Whatever was left of the medicines for common conditions like malnutrition and sepsis has all been looted" – @SSamiraSR @IsobelYeung + @mickbk edition.cnn.com/2025/07/22/asi…

Through community-led health solutions, advancing innovative research, championing evidence-based policies & forging strong partnerships, our new strategy lays the foundation for long-term impact against #malaria and health inequities.✨ Learn more ➡️ brnw.ch/21wUm0n

Yesterday was #ZeroStigmaDay — a vital reminder that stigma delays diagnosis, undermines treatment, and costs lives. We echo calls to fund community-led responses to TB, including stigma reduction and person-centred care. 📖 @resultsuk's latest blog shows what’s at stake 👇

In a challenging climate for UK aid, grassroots advocacy continues to deliver. @resultsuk reflects on how committed citizen campaigners helped keep #GlobalHealth on the agenda — and why their role is more vital than ever. 👇 results.org.uk/2025/07/17/why…

📢We're hiring 📢 Join us in leading our cross-cutting programme of work to strengthen #postgraduate #education of health workers in our partner countries in Africa More info and apply here: kcl.ac.uk/jobs/120405-pr… #HSS #HealthSystemsStrengthening #GlobalHealth

Today is Zero Stigma Day – a day when we tackle negative associations to certain diseases. Stigma deeply impacts people with tuberculosis. People with TB are often made to feel isolated and outcast. Our latest blog highlights the damaging effect of this invisible symptom of TB.

📢 @FightingMalaria is showing what leadership in #GlobalHealth looks like: equity-focused, locally led, and grounded in innovation. 👏 Excited to see this new strategy in action. #HealthForAll #Malaria

Read about how our member @SCIDaR_ is transforming maternal health in #Nigeria — training thousands of health workers and reaching hundreds of thousands of women with innovative care. Proud to amplify their incredible impact! 👏

Our new strategy is here! By forging strong partnerships & influencing policy, investing in our people to foster innovation, & championing locally led delivery, we're building a malaria-free world where equitable healthcare enables communities to thrive: brnw.ch/21wUf9E

Grateful to @UnitedAMH and partners for the Why Nutrition is Foundational to UK Development Aims exhibition in Parliament last week! We remain committed to tackling malnutrition #SDG2 🌍 The Global Compact is key to achieving this by driving cross-sector nutrition action 🥕🥦

Our members are right to sound the alarm on nutrition. 🚨 These cuts risk pushing millions into severe malnutrition and hardship — a crisis we cannot ignore. Read more in @prospect_uk's article 👉bit.ly/44Mm4EM

📢 Strong health systems need strong workforces. As we head toward the 2025 UN HLM on #NCDs, it's critical to prioritise sustainable financing, community-based care & local innovation. A must-read from our network 👇 #HealthForAll #UHC

💬 “The most vulnerable are the ones who are being left behind, the most vulnerable, the ones who are going to die.” – Dr Ayoade Alakija @WHO, speaking to @CommonsIDC Abrupt UK aid cuts are not just numbers — they cost lives. #GlobalHealth must be protected. 👇