World Bank funding cuts worsen health crisis in DR Congo The recent withdrawal of international funding has caused shortages of medicines, vaccines, and nutritional supplies in South Kivu. Kate Rankin May 7 2026, 11:13am This has had immediate consequences on access to vital care, particularly for pregnant women and newborns in Minova, in the territory of Kalehe. The withdrawal of World Bank funding through the Multisectoral Nutrition and Health Project (PMNS) does not affect Minova alone.