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13 January 2021
Rosemary’s story: Passion for saving lives remains undimmed by COVID‑19
For Rosemary Wanjiru, a community health volunteer in Nairobi’s Soweto Village, fighting TB in the time of COVID-19 has meant making impossible choices. -
18 December 2020
A look back at 2020
In just 12 months, the COVID-19 pandemic has spread across the world and collided with existing epidemics, straining many health systems to the breaking point. The pandemic has exposed ugly inequalities, put vulnerable communities at greater risk, di... -
30 November 2020
Melissa's story: Out of school and at risk of HIV and violence during lockdown
On World AIDS Day 2020, COVID-19 is showing once again how health is interlinked with human rights, gender equality, social protection and economic growth. With the theme of “Global solidarity, shared responsibility” the Global Fund is highlighting t... -
25 November 2020
The hidden tragedy of COVID-19 on adolescent girls in Malawi
In this story, 24-year-old Grace Ngulube (wearing a green t-shirt in the image below), takes us through the intimate lives of adolescent girls and young women during school closures in Malawi. -
13 November 2020
Aftab’s Story: Fighting TB in the Shadow of COVID-19 in India
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13 November 2020
Behind the COVID-19 vaccines is a hidden arsenal of diagnostic tests
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13 November 2020
In Nigeria, health workers tackle stigma and misconceptions as they fight TB and COVID-19
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09 November 2020
Living through lockdown
Using social media to help marginalized groups get HIV services during COVID-19 -
30 September 2020
COVID-19 Rapid Tests: A Milestone in Fight Against the Pandemic
Yesterday evening, I joined global health partners from the COVID-19 ACT-Accelerator to announce a ground-breaking agreement that will provide access to 120 million rapid tests for COVID-19 to low-and middle-income countries. -
21 September 2020
COVID-19 is a Turning Point for Infectious Diseases
We ended 2019 with a palpable sense of excitement and expectation. More people were receiving lifesaving treatment for HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria than ever before. And a record-breaking fundraising conference meant we had the resources to get the...