The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has praised Germany’s €1 billion commitment to the Global Fund, calling it a strong show of solidarity and leadership in the global fight against infectious diseases. The announcement was made by Africa CDC Director-General, Jean Kaseya, during the World Health Summit in Berlin.
Kaseya stated that the pledged funds would significantly accelerate efforts to eliminate HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria across Africa. In addition, the investment will support pandemic preparedness and help expand access to universal health coverage throughout the continent. He noted that the pledge comes at a crucial time, as Africa continues to implement the New Public Health Order aimed at strengthening national health systems and promoting healthcare equity.
He emphasized that this financial support reaffirms the principle of shared responsibility in global health and will contribute to building a more resilient and equitable health infrastructure across Africa. The Global Fund, he said, remains a critical partner in Africa’s health sector, providing support in disease control, laboratory systems, surveillance, and supply chain management.
Kaseya added that Germany’s renewed support will enable African Union Member States to sustain progress toward ending preventable deaths and achieving long-term health security. He reiterated Africa CDC’s commitment to the New Public Health Order, which focuses on building strong health institutions, encouraging local manufacturing, and developing a skilled health workforce.
The Global Fund, established in 2002, is a global partnership that mobilizes and invests resources to fight AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, and has saved over 59 million lives worldwide, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.
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