As member of the Global Health Cluster, we are deeply concerned about the escalating funding crisis in humanitarian health response. Since 2025, severe financial cuts have forced the suspension of programs in over 4,000 facilities, leaving 40 million people without access to essential care.

At a time of rising global need-driven by conflict, climate shocks, and mass displacement- this is not just a budget issue. It is a looming health catastrophe.

The Global Health Cluster is committed to protecting access to health through five urgent priorities:
• Safeguarding Health Cluster Coordination,
• Empowering local leadership,
• Reinforcing emergency surge response,
• Securing predictable funding, and
• Upholding the protection of healthcare in crises.

We commend ongoing advocacy efforts and humanitarian reform aimed at delivering agile, efficient, people-centered health response.

Without urgent action, the consequences will be devastating. Alongside the Global Health Cluster partners, we stand ready to collaborate, advocate, and deliver, ensuring humanitarian health responses remain effective, resilient, and accessible to people in need.