The Telegraph reports that the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Department is likely to cut NTDs funding from £ 167m to £ 17m this year by 90%.
Assistance organizations are concerned that this reduction will lead to a situation where treatment with therapeutic drugs already donated by pharmaceutical companies will be wasted.

"In 2020, the UK will contribute £ 14.5 billion to international development and will be the third largest donor in the world. The pandemic of the new coronavirus infection will have a temporary impact on the UK economy," said the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Ministry. We are faced with strict but necessary decisions such as reducing the amount of assistance.We are currently investigating the impact of individual programs and will announce decisions later. "

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The Telegraph
UK government cuts almost wipe out funding to tackle neglected diseases

Exclusive: The government 'risks children's lives' with the funding cut of 90 per cent, organisations say

By Jennifer Rigby,
GLOBAL HEALTH SECURITY CORRESPONDENT
29 April 2021 • 7:00am