India, Oct. 12 -- The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has warned that declining global health investment is putting millions of lives at risk in conflict-affected countries, as disease outbreaks intensify and health systems struggle to respond. The warning came on October 9, 2026, as global health leaders gathered in Berlin for the World Health Summit.
Global Health Assistance Hits 15-Year Low
The IRC said global health assistance has fallen to its lowest level in 15 years, threatening progress in disease prevention and healthcare access. More than 70% of outbreaks involving epidemic-prone diseases occur in fragile and conflict-affected countries, where weak health infrastructure can allow infections to spread undetected.
The organi...