It leaves millions of the world’s poorest at risk from “neglected tropical diseases”, says agency.
The WHO said that prior to its aid cuts, the UK provided funding to 19 countries through its "flagship" health programme called Accelerating the Sustainable Control and Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases .
"No obvious alternative source of funding exists to fill the funding gaps that will be left by the exit of Ascend," the WHO added. "The seismic impact of the pandemic forced the tough decision to temporarily reduce the aid budget and exit some programmes, including the Accelerating the Sustainable Control and Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases programme," a statement said.
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