A growing funding crisis dominated discussions at the African Union's Extraordinary Summit on Health in Accra on Wednesday. Leaders warned that cuts in international aid and limited domestic investment are threatening decades of progress against diseases including HIV, malaria and tuberculosis.

The head of UNAIDS is calling for what she describes as a "radical change" in how Africa funds healthcare, following deep cuts to international aid.

UNAIDS chief Winnie Byanyima called on Tuesday for "radical change" following global aid cuts, telling AFP that African governments must re-prioritise their own health spending.