Global fund cuts a huge setback in war against Aids, TB and malaria. Calls to replenish the Global Fund have been renewed as the worldwide battle against Aids, tuberculosis and malaria is threatened by cuts in global health financing. In its latest report, Deadly Gaps, MSF highlighted the alarming impact of funding shortfalls in high-burdened countries where community-based health programmes were being scaled down or discontinued. In January, the US, previously the largest funder of global health programmes, announced a suspension and review of all aid. According to MSF, malaria remains the leading cause of death among children under five in endemic countries.