On November 21, donors fell short of the Global Fund’s USD 18 billion target – a disappointing outcome at a time when increased support for HIV, TB and malaria is urgently needed.
Now, 330 organisations worldwide are urging the European Commission to confirm a €800 million pledge ahead of the February 2026 Board Meeting. This would help ensure timely funding for country programmes and unlock €400 million in US matching funds.
The Nov. 21 outcome fell short, but a stronger result is still possible – and the European Commission and EU Member States can play a key role, in line with Europe’s leadership in global health.
Read the full statement and list of signatories.
Aidsfonds is proud to announce the Acthivate Fund, a new pooled funding mechanism that strengthens community-led HIV responses for and by men who have sex with men (MSM) and trans communities in contexts where access to healthcare remains severely restricted.
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New figures published today by amfAR (The Foundation for AIDS Research) reveal the devastating impact of US funding cuts to HIV programmes. Since funding for PEPFAR was reduced, at least 1,700 healthcare facilities have closed. In addition, 73% of healthcare organisations have been forced to discontinue at least one component of their HIV services prematurely. Men who have sex with men, sex workers and transgender people are among the groups most severely affected.
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