Global Fund
Coverage of Global Fund in the Nexus archive.
- FG seeks to sustain COVID-19 health system gains as Global Fund’s intervention ends
The Federal Government aims to sustain health system improvements achieved through the Global Fund's C19RM grant, which was established during the pandemic to mitigate COVID-19's impact, protect essential health services, and enhance preparedness for future outbreaks. The Global Fund's intervention is ending, prompting efforts to maintain these gains.
- NACA, Global Fund and Partners to convene national close-out meeting on COVID-19 response mechanism investments in Nigeria
NACA, the Global Fund, and partners will hold a national close-out meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, to review investments in the COVID-19 response mechanism (C19RM) grant implemented between 2021 and 2025. The meeting will gather stakeholders including the Federal Ministry of Health, state governments, and healthcare workers.
- South African civil groups warn of dire impact as US phases out HIV program funding
U.S. foreign aid cuts to South Africa's HIV programs under the Trump administration are causing concern among civil society groups, particularly impacting adolescent girls and women. The phased withdrawal of PEPFAR funding, which contributed 17% of South Africa’s HIV program budget, is linked to political disputes over Black Economic Empowerment policies, land expropriation laws, and accusations against Israel.
- South African civil groups warn of dire impact as US phases out HIV program funding
The Trump administration is phasing out over $400 million in annual U.S. funding for South Africa’s HIV programs, with civil society groups warning that adolescent girls and women will be disproportionately affected. The U.S. State Department cited political issues, including South Africa’s Black Economic Empowerment policies, land expropriation laws, and its stance on Israel, as reasons for the aid cuts.
- South Africa to raise health funding cuts at UN meeting
South Africa will address global health aid declines at a UN HIV/AIDS meeting amid U.S. cuts to its $8 billion PEPFAR program, which has been reduced by 75% and now provides a $115 million stopgap until 2026. The funding reduction threatens HIV treatment in South Africa, the country with the world's largest HIV population, and has prompted the government to develop a self-reliance plan while seeking alternative funding at the UN meeting.
- FG, Global Fund inaugurate expanded Abuja medical warehouse
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Global Fund have inaugurated an expanded medical warehouse in Abuja to highlight their collaborative achievements and reinforce commitments to supply chain reforms.
- PM Shehbaz directs acceleration of DISCOs privatisation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the accelerated privatisation of three power distribution companies (DISCOs)—IESCO, GEPCO, and FESCO—with international roadshows planned to attract investors. He emphasized transparency and a regulatory framework post-privatisation. Separately, he acknowledged the Global Fund's role in combating TB, HIV/AIDS, and malaria, directing the formation of a joint working group on HIV/AIDS prevention.