Funding shortfalls force the UN to drastically reduce aid targets in Yemen and Somalia.
Millions of lives are at risk due to significant cuts from member states. Initial appeals for Yemen ($2.4B for 10.5M) and Somalia ($1.4B for 4.6M) are now severely limited.
Yemen will now focus on 8.8M people with $1.4B, while Somalia targets 1.3M with $367M.
The UN emphasizes that needs remain high despite these reductions.
Spokeswoman Tremblay warns of dire consequences including hunger and lack of essential services.
UN agencies are scaling back operations and staffing globally due to decreased contributions, notably from the US.