Governments and donors are being urged to safeguard healthcare funding. People are facing increased risk as they travel further to access medical care. A humanitarian crisis is being exacerbated by reduced access to healthcare.

The withdrawal of international aid is having a significant impact. Facilities are closing due to a lack of support. This is affecting the availability of essential health services.

Further information is available from relief organizations, which are warning of the consequences of reduced funding for healthcare. They are calling for protection of essential health services and flexible financing to prevent further closures.