Norway Reaffirms Health Leadership with First Public Pledge to Global Fund’s 2025 Replenishment
24 June 2025
Geneva – Norway has announced a renewed pledge of NOK 2 billion to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund), becoming the first public donor to commit in the current replenishment cycle. This decisive early pledge underscores Norway’s long-standing commitment to global health at a critical time of escalating health challenges and widening inequalities.
By stepping forward first, Norway is setting a powerful example of leadership and momentum, inviting other public donors to demonstrate similar resolve and solidarity. As the world’s most generous per capita donor to the Global Fund, Norway continues to raise the bar for international responsibility and cooperation.
“There are no quick fixes, only well researched and tested methods to prevent and treat diseases like AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria,” said Åsmund Grøver Aukrust, Norwegian Minister of International Development. “The Global Fund supports these efforts and is one of Norway’s key partners in the fight against infectious diseases.”
“With investments in HIV, tuberculosis and malaria programs, and health systems strengthening, the Global Fund also plays a vital role in financing pandemic prevention, preparedness and response,” he continued. “Therefore, Norway continues to invest in global health and has pledged NOK 2 billion for 2026-2028.”
Norway has been a committed partner to the Global Fund since its inception and has played a pioneering role in shaping the global health architecture—from its co-leadership of the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT-A) to its active contributions to global policy discussions such as the Lusaka Agenda. Norway’s leadership is rooted in decades of investment and consistent advocacy for health equity.
“At a time when the world faces intersecting crises, Norway’s renewed commitment —and its role as the first public donor to pledge in this cycle— sends a powerful message: that bold leadership and sustained global solidarity are vital to fighting infectious diseases, strengthening health systems and saving lives,” said Peter Sands, Executive Director of the Global Fund.
As the Global Fund embarks on its latest replenishment cycle, Norway’s renewed pledge plays a crucial role in ensuring that lifesaving programs continue to reach millions around the world. The Global Fund’s efforts have helped save 65 million people from AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, strengthened health systems, and improved access to vital services, particularly for vulnerable populations. Norway’s investment will support this momentum, enabling continued progress toward a healthier, more equitable future for all.
By announcing this commitment together with a pledge to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Government of Norway demonstrates their confidence in the Global Fund and Gavi as central pillars of global health cooperation. It continues to champion closer alignment between these and other institutions, urging reforms that deepen collaboration, increase efficiency, and strengthen collective impact. The Lusaka Agenda, which sets out a shared vision for harmonized, accountable global health efforts, carries high expectations—and Norway is eager to see it translated into meaningful, measurable progress.