Nigeria tops list as African countries secure $4.08 billion Global Fund for health in first half of 2024

The total amount of aid received by several African countries amounted to USD 4.08 billion

The Global Fund aims to significantly support health systems across the continent in the first half of 2024.

These funds, allocated for the period 2024-2026, aim to combat these serious diseases while strengthening healthcare infrastructure across the continent and improving the overall healthcare situation.

The aim of the investment is to improve health outcomes and contribute to achieving universal health coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

These funds are essential to implement long-term strategies to address public health challenges, reduce the burden of disease and support the development of sustainable health systems across Africa.

Targeted investments will also increase the region’s capacity to respond to future health crises.

Recipients from African countries

Ivory Coast received 230 million euros (253 million dollars), Sierra Leone $136 million was secured and Little ones received €102 million ($112.2 million), with all the funds going towards improving health care delivery and combating endemic diseases.

Other significant recipients Kenya with the amount of 407 million dollars and Zambia with $362 million. This funding aims to sustain progress against serious diseases while strengthening social and health systems.

Ethiopia received $441 million to maintain progress in the fight against HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, while strengthening health systems over the next few years.

Tanzania was over $602.8 million awarded, aimed at continuing the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, while strengthening the country’s social and healthcare systems.

Mozambique is the second largest beneficiary with $771 million. The grants will support efforts to sustain progress in the fight against HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, as well as to invest in health systems that are resilient to emerging crises, such as those caused by climate change.

Nigeria leads the rankings by securing $993 million to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, as well as taking steps to strengthen health care infrastructure and prepare for pandemics.

What you should know

The Global Fund operates as a financial institution that pools resources from governments, the private sector and other donors, distributing funds to support targeted programmes in countries severely affected by these diseases.

The Global Fund works closely with African governments, civil society and affected communities to tailor interventions to the specific needs of each country.

• This partnership model promotes local ownership and sustainability of health initiatives.

• African countries receive significant funding from the Global Fund, which aims to combat the serious problems of HIV, tuberculosis and malaria.

• These funds support comprehensive health programmes that include prevention, treatment and care services.

• In addition to disease-specific interventions, the Global Fund is investing in strengthening health systems across Africa.

• This includes improving healthcare infrastructure, training healthcare workers and improving supply chain management, thereby increasing resilience to health crises.

• Through its initiatives, the Global Fund contributes to the broader goal of universal health coverage by ensuring that all people have access to the health services they need without suffering financial hardship.