Donor nations and organizations committed over 11 billion dollars during the Global Fund's eighth replenishment conference in Johannesburg, falling short of the 18 billion dollar goal intended to combat HIV, tuberculosis and malaria through 2028. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer co-hosted the gathering, where the United States pledged 4.6 billion dollars, while Germany and the United Kingdom contributed more than a billion each.
Private contributors provided a record 1.34 billion dollars, led by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's 912 million dollar commitment. South Africa announced combined government and corporate pledges totaling 36.6 million dollars, with Anglo American and Goodbye Malaria joining state funding efforts. The contributions aim to prevent 450 million infections and reduce mortality rates by nearly two-thirds, though advocates warned that insufficient resources could jeopardize decades of public health gains.
Private contributors provided a record 1.34 billion dollars, led by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's 912 million dollar commitment. South Africa announced combined government and corporate pledges totaling 36.6 million dollars, with Anglo American and Goodbye Malaria joining state funding efforts. The contributions aim to prevent 450 million infections and reduce mortality rates by nearly two-thirds, though advocates warned that insufficient resources could jeopardize decades of public health gains.
