Recent studies highlight alarming projections that cuts to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) could lead to over 14 million preventable deaths globally in the next five years. Reports indicate that reductions in foreign aid, particularly under the Trump administration, may result in increased mortality rates due to infectious diseases and malnutrition. In regions like Sudan, humanitarian workers have noted dire consequences of these funding cuts, with children facing life-threatening conditions. Experts emphasize the need for renewed investment in global health initiatives, including vaccinations, to avert this impending crisis. The implications of defunding USAID are dire, prompting calls for a reassessment of foreign aid policies to protect vulnerable populations worldwide.