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UK Cuts Global Fund Aid: 255,000 Child Deaths at Risk

11/12/2025

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The United Kingdom will cut its contribution to the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria by 15%, from £1 billion to £850 million for 2027–29.
Aid groups warn the cut could trigger 255,000 preventable child deaths.
UK government officials say the reduction reflects broader overseas aid cuts.
The total contributions from all countries will be revealed at a G20 summit in South Africa.

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The United Kingdom will cut its contribution to the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria by 15%, from £1 billion to £850 million for 2027–29.
Aid groups warn the cut could trigger 255,000 preventable child deaths.
UK government officials say the reduction reflects broader overseas aid cuts.
The total contributions from all countries will be revealed at a G20 summit in South Africa.