UNAIDS director asks Canada to maintain foreign aid for global health

The head of UNAIDS urged Prime Minister Mark Carney not to reduce foreign aid, specifically funding for global health initiatives. This plea comes after Canada announced a 17% cut to its contribution to the Global Fund, a major program fighting infectious diseases in poorer nations. The reduction follows broader cuts to foreign aid and a previous election promise not to decrease such funding, while the government states it's returning spending to pre-pandemic levels.