The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) responds to the Global Fund Replenishment
The Global Fund raises resources in three-year cycles to fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria and strengthen health systems. Today the UK Government announced their pledge of £850m to the Global Fund, a 15% reduction on its previous pledge in 2022.
Joanna Rea, Director of Advocacy for the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) said: “Cutting the UK’s pledge to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria jeopardises vital partnerships that protect children from preventable diseases. It’s a disappointing decision and comes as the UK prepares to co-host a replenishment conference and should be encouraging other donors.
“Malaria continues to be one of the deadliest diseases for children. 76% of malaria deaths in Africa are among under-fives and these deaths are entirely preventable.
“As allocations are being decided, UNICEF UK urges the government to spend at least 25% of the Official Development Assistance budget on programmes for children including health, immunisation and nutrition. Children’s lives and futures are at stake”.
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