The UK government’s decision to cut its contribution to the Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria by 15% has provoked strong criticism from health advocates. Campaigners fear this reduction risks triggering similar cuts from other donor nations, severely undermining global disease control efforts. Experts argue the move will force African countries to make “impossible choices” regarding essential health services. This reduction is projected to lead to fewer medical supplies and diagnostics reaching vulnerable populations.
November 15, 2025 https://www.theguardian.com