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Jun 27, 2016
UNDP and the Global Fund sign US$8.7m grant to scale up HIV prevention measures in Afghanistan
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Fund signed a US$8.7 million grant to scale up HIV prevention measures and treatment for people most at risk of contracting the virus in Afghanistan, including injecting drugs users and prisoners.

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27 June 2016
Italy Makes Strong Commitment to Global Fund
ROME – The Government of Italy announced today a pledge of €130 million to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for the three-year period beginning in 2017, highlighting Italy’s leadership in global health.

The commitment, an increase of 30 percent over Italy’s last contribution of €100 million, is a strong signal as the Global Fund prepares for a Replenishment conference in September. With the support of countries like Italy, the Global Fund is accelerating the end of the three diseases while building resilient and sustainable systems for health.

“For Italy, these three epidemics are a cause and a consequence of poverty,” said Benedetto Della Vedova, Under-secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. “It is very important that the Global Fund remains on track to reach 22 million lives saved by the end of 2016. Italy is at the forefront alongside the Global Fund, both politically and financially.

Taking decisive action means putting a strong focus on human rights and on the vulnerable groups most affected by the diseases, starting with children, women and girls. Italy’s International Cooperation strongly supports the Global Fund’s commitment to promote gender equality and access to health for all, without discrimination.”…

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26 June 2016
France Pledges €1.08 billion to Global Fund
PARIS – The Government of France announced today it will contribute €1.08 billion to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for the three-year period beginning in 2017, demonstrating strong leadership in global health.

France is the second leading donor to the Global Fund, and has consistently played a pioneering role in scientific research, promoting human rights and serving people affected by HIV. The new pledge, which represents a sustained commitment of France’s previous support, represents a significant contribution to the Global Fund’s three-year replenishment.

“This contribution demonstrates the strong commitment of France in the fight against pandemics and to strengthen health systems, especially in African countries,” the announcement said.

France has contributed more than €3.8 billion to the Global Fund since it was established in 2002 to accelerate the end of the epidemics…