The Global Fund has an inclusive governance system. However, it is it equitable? Can we save more lives with a better representation of Africa which, after all, receives more than 70% of Global Fund monies? The African Constituencies are requesting at least one additional voting seat on the Global Fund Board. The Board currently comprises…
The Sustainability, Transition and Co-financing policy follows the Global Fund’s principle of additionality – the GF adds to local resources to fight the three diseases, it does not replace them. It spells out the domestic funding requirements from government in countries where the GF invests. Some conditions apply to all countries where the GF invests.…
In the recently concluded Global Fund 46th Board meeting, the revised 2023-2028 Global fund strategy has come to light. It comes at a time when COVID19 risks jeopardizing the hard -won health gains including of HIV, TB, and Malaria. The global health community is under pressure to attain the 2030 development goals, hence brings…
The 46th Global Fund Board meeting increased potential resources for tuberculosis while protecting HIV and malaria The Global Fund Board has just concluded its 46th meeting from 8th to 10th of November 2021. The Board has adopted a new Global Disease Split after much discussion over the months (See Aidspan Link). What is the Global…
This interactive session held on 27 July 2021, saw subject experts, including participants from African Risk Capacity (ARC), WHO/AFRO, Ministry of Health of Kenya and ACB board members sharing their insights on priority areas to strengthen PPR in the continent. Key lessons learnt in the implementation of the COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response in African Constituencies[2] as well as policy recommendations for the Global Fund were discussed.