The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has welcomed Switzerland’s early pledge of CHF 64 million to its Eighth Replenishment, covering the period 2026–2028. This renewed support underscores Switzerland’s commitment to saving lives, preventing the spread of infectious diseases, and strengthening health systems in vulnerable countries. The pledge also reflects Switzerland’s continued dedication to multilateral cooperation and its prominent role in Geneva as a global hub for health initiatives.
Peter Sands, Executive Director of the Global Fund, highlighted Switzerland’s pledge as a strong demonstration of global solidarity and praised its leadership in advancing health equity through multilateral collaboration. Switzerland’s longstanding support for global health is evident in its role as host of the Global Fund Secretariat, its founding membership, and its active participation on the Global Fund Board. The country has been instrumental in promoting civil society engagement and ensuring access to quality health services for vulnerable and marginalized populations.
Over the past two decades, the Global Fund partnership, supported by Switzerland and other partners, has saved 70 million lives and reduced the combined death rate from AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria by 63 percent. Switzerland’s contribution to the Eighth Replenishment aligns with early pledges from countries including Australia, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, and Spain, as well as several private sector partners, highlighting growing global momentum to combat the world’s deadliest infectious diseases.
Launched in February 2025 under the leadership of South Africa and the United Kingdom, the Global Fund’s Eighth Replenishment aims to save up to 23 million lives between 2027 and 2029. The campaign seeks to reduce the mortality rate from AIDS, TB, and malaria by 64 percent compared to 2023 levels while strengthening health and community systems to respond to new outbreaks and accelerate pathways to self-reliance.
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