"Control of the deadly infectious diseases HIV, tuberculosis and malaria hangs in the balance after a shortfall in donations to a leading global health fund, advocates have warned. Only $11.3bn of the Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria's $18bn (14bn) targeted budget for 2026 to 2028 has been confirmed so far. Leading past donors, including France, Japan and the European Commission, failed to offer specific amounts at a pledging summit on the fringes of the G20 in South Africa."
"Just as the world stands on the brink of an incredible breakthrough in reducing deaths from these devastating diseases, some partners have stepped back from the fight. At the last replenishment, nearly 90% of the funds pledged came from seven leading donors. This time, four of those reduced their pledge and three France, Japan and the European Commission did not pledge today, though they have promised to do so in the future and we urge them to do so."
Only $11.3bn of the Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria's $18bn target for 2026–2028 has been confirmed, leaving a significant funding gap. Leading past donors, including France, Japan and the European Commission, did not offer specific pledges at a recent summit, while the US pledged up to $4.6bn, down from $6bn previously. Researchers identify new HIV prevention drugs, improved malaria control, and TB treatment and vaccine innovations that could make ending these diseases as public health threats achievable with sufficient funding. Reduced pledges from multiple major donors risk reversing decades of progress and jeopardize life-saving services.
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