Portugal

With cumulative contributions equivalent to US$18.6 million to date, Portugal has been an important supporter of the Global Fund since the beginning of the partnership.

The Global Fund’s institutional relationship with Portugal is anchored in the Camões Institute for Cooperation and Languages (Camões I.P.), and in the Ministry of Health. Portugal is also represented on the Global Fund’s Board, thereby dynamically contributing to shaping the Global Fund governance policies.

For the Global Fund’s Eighth Replenishment, which covers the period 2026-2028, Portugal announced a pledge of €1.5 million. The pledge was announced on 25 September 2025 in New York on the margins of the UN General Assembly. Portugal’s early announcement and renewed support to the Global Fund reflects its strong commitment to fighting the world's deadliest infectious diseases and strengthening health systems.

Ana Isabel Xavier, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Portugal, said: “Portugal stands with the Global Fund, highlighting our commitment to multilateral cooperation, global solidarity and shaping a world where no one is left behind."

Ana Povo, Deputy Minister for Health of Portugal, said: “Portugal is determined to accelerate the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, reduce poverty and advance universal health coverage. By investing in health, we invest in human dignity, social justice and sustainable development, building a fairer and more resilient world for all.”

Pledges and contributions

Data updated on: 11 October 2025