A recent study highlights the severe implications of reduced US aid, projecting that over 14 million people, including 4.5 million children, could die by 2030 if current funding cuts persist. The research underscores the critical role of USAID funding, which reportedly prevented 91.8 million deaths from 2001 to 2021. The reduction in aid threatens to undo significant health advancements in vulnerable regions worldwide. The study also notes that other major international donors have similarly decreased their contributions, exacerbating the potential crisis. Researchers emphasize that reversing these cuts and renewing support could mitigate the dire consequences and sustain health improvements achieved over the past two decades. The call to action is clear: scaling up aid is essential to prevent a humanitarian disaster and ensure continued progress in global health outcomes.