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15 September 2020
COVID-19 Response: Antigen-Detection Diagnostic Test Procurement
Following the World Health Organization’s interim guidance on antigen-detection in the diagnosis of COVID-19 from 11 September, the Global Fund anticipates being able to support countries in accessing high-performing antigen-detecting rapid diagnost... -
08 September 2020
COVID-19 Response: Corticosteroids Procurement
Following the World Health Organization guidance Corticosteroids for COVID-19 from 2 September, the Global Fund has confirmed that corticosteroids can be funded through Global Fund grants. -
04 August 2020
The Global Fund Appoints Leading Global Health Experts to Head HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria Teams
The Global Fund has announced the appointment of three leading global health experts to head the organization’s HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria teams to accelerate action to fight the three diseases. -
21 July 2020Strengthening Data Systems to Save Lives
Building resilient and sustainable systems for health has never been more critical. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chains globally and threatens to reverse the hard-won gains made in the fight against HIV, TB and malaria. In countries whe... -
The Global Fund has opened a new channel through wambo.org, the Global Fund’s procurement tool, for Principal Recipients to access quality-assured health products including personal protective equipment as part of their response to COVID-19 and consi...
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Sex workers in Africa are among the communities suffering the most due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as lockdowns and police crackdowns leave millions without income. Sex workers have always been vulnerable to violence and infectious diseases such as HI... -
03 June 2020
Audit of the Global Fund's Grant Operating System
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The COVID-19 lockdowns are making it difficult for vulnerable people to access critical health services, particularly in remote communities. In northern Uganda, the lockdown and restrictions on transport are a barrier to accessing health services for... -
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The Global Fund and partners are participating in the Coronavirus Global Response international pledging event hosted by the European Union on 4 May to raise €7.5 billion in initial funding for the global response to the pandemic. Pledges from govern...