The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), has pledged US$39 million to the Eighth Replenishment of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to global health and resilient health systems. The agreement was formalized by H.E. Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, CEO of the SFD, and Peter Sands, Executive Director of the Global Fund, in a ceremony attended by senior officials including Ambassador H.E. Abdulmohsen Majed Bin Khothaila, Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva. This pledge underscores the ongoing cooperation between the Kingdom and the Global Fund in advancing global health initiatives.
The multiyear contribution, covering the 2026–2028 period, will support lifesaving programs that prevent, treat, and care for individuals affected by HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, while also strengthening health systems and community-based services across more than 100 countries. With this new pledge, Saudi Arabia’s cumulative contributions to the Global Fund now exceed US$200 million, highlighting the country’s strategic role in combating infectious diseases and enhancing health security worldwide.
H.E. Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad emphasized that Saudi Arabia remains committed to ensuring essential programs reach vulnerable communities while supporting long-term, sustainable development globally. Peter Sands welcomed the pledge, highlighting that Saudi Arabia’s support strengthens health systems, protects lives, and builds resilience against future health threats, benefiting communities across regions.
Saudi Arabia has been a partner of the Global Fund since its inception in 2002, consistently contributing to global efforts to end infectious diseases. The Eighth Replenishment Summit, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, was co-hosted by the governments of South Africa and the United Kingdom alongside the G20 Leaders’ Summit. Contributions from partners like Saudi Arabia are crucial to maintaining momentum, turning commitments into tangible impact, and ensuring that health gains are inclusive, sustainable, and locally driven.
