Impact of UK Aid Cuts on Women's Health: Alarming Findings from Foreign Office Assessment

Recent developments concerning UK aid cuts in 2023-2024 have raised serious concerns about their potential consequences, particularly for women's health and well-being. According to an internal assessment by the Foreign Office, these cuts are projected to result in an increase in the number of women resorting to unsafe abortions and an alarming rise in maternal mortality rates. This blog delves into the findings of the assessment and examines the trajectory of the official development assistance (ODA) budget for the upcoming years.

The internal assessment conducted by the Foreign Office paints a somber picture of the potential impact of UK aid cuts on women's reproductive health. With access to essential reproductive healthcare likely to be compromised, the number of women resorting to unsafe abortions is projected to rise. This alarming development poses a significant threat to the well-being and lives of countless women who may be forced to seek unsafe alternatives due to lack of access to safe and regulated healthcare services.