Background Due to the dedication of the national leadership, half of the HTM funding has been provided by the government since 2021, with the other half coming from cooperating partners. The Ministry of Health and Social Services is the Principal Recipient (PR) of resources from the Global Fund. Despite the incredible progress, the Office of…
Since 2005, the Global Fund has awarded over $557 million (€557.3 million) of grants and disbursed more than $425 million (€425.2 million) to Chad. Active grants total $149.6 million (€149.7 million) for the 2020-2022 funding allocation period (June 2021 to December 2024 implementation period). It is worth noting that the Global Fund operates in a…
The African Constituency Bureau (ACB), in a strategic alliance with the Global Fund, WHO AFRO, FGHI, and GAVI, convened a side event at the 73rd WHO/AFRO Regional Committee. Titled “Strategic Priorities for Africa’s Engagement in Global Health Initiatives,” the event was a watershed moment, signaling Africa’s ascendant role in shaping the future of global health.…
As the ACB commemorated its 5th anniversary in 2022, the spirit of passion and determination remained unwavering. In 2023, a new chapter unfolds, marked by a significant move to the Africa CDC compound. This relocation is not just about geography; it signifies closer proximity to the heart of African health efforts, enabling the ACB to better serve the continent. Gratitude is extended to the ACB Board Chair, Dr. Jean Jacques Mbungani, the ACB Board members, Mr. Josephat Kakoma, the Executive Director, and H. E. Dr. Jean Kaseya Director General of the Africa CDC, whose partnership has made this move possible.
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released three audit findings for Global Fund (GF)- supported programs in Uganda, South Africa, and Zimbabwe pointing out malfeasant conduct among recipients of GF resources in these countries; in violation of the GF’s Operational Framework for all the programs that receive GF support. At the time of publication of this summary, except for Zimbabwe, the Country Coordinating Mechanisms (CCMs) for Uganda and South Africa had shared their reflections on the OIG findings.
A new therapeutic regimen can considerably reduce the duration of treatment, which currently varies between four and six months, depending on the severity of the disease for approximately two months. What a good news for the Tb community!
The Global Fund’s Office of the Inspector General found that Burkina Faso was declared a Challenging Operating Environment two years late with non-compliance with the GF Secretariat-issued Operational Policy Note methodology. Since this led to the relevant analysis not being performed, this did not allow the country to be granted timely and appropriate flexibilities.
Twenty-one delegates from East and Southern Africa (ESA) and West and Central Africa (WCA) led by the African Constituency Bureau board chair, Dr. Jean Jacques Mbungani, attended the 49th Global Fund Board Meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam. Several pre-board sessions and bilaterals were held before the 10-11 May 2023 Global Fund board meeting. The Global Fund…
The DRC’s Health Inspectorate (IGS) is the internal audit department of the Ministry of Health. It investigates and detects irregularities within the Ministry of Health. The IGS has a proven track record with some partners such as the World Bank and UNICEF but is not involved in Global Fund interventions.
On December 2, 2016, Burundi joined the list of countries under the Global Fund’s Additional Safeguard Policy because of delays in grant implementation that had a marked impact on programmatic results and the absorption capacity of resources. This provision is a risk management strategy that is specific to its grant implementation context. Effective in 2004,…