The open Expert Review Panel for Diagnostic Products (ERPD) call for Expression of Interest (EOI) for HIV rapid diagnostic tests manufactured in Africa (GF/ERPD/Adhoc 24/08-2023) has been updated to expand the eligibility to include tests manufactured in Africa through technology transfer and partnerships.
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Value for money – maximizing and sustaining equitable and quality health outputs, outcomes and impact for a given level of resources – is a key principle guiding Global Fund investments. While the concept has long been an integral part of the Global Fund’s operations, from Grant Cycle 6 (GC6) onwards applicants are encouraged to explicitly
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The Board of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria held its 50th meeting this week in Geneva, Switzerland. Two months after the release of the Global Fund’s Results Report, Board members praised the unprecedented progress achieved in the fight against the three diseases in 2022 and the significant investments made to strengthen
When torrential rains from Cyclone Freddy unleashed a flood in Malawi earlier this year, the extreme weather event claimed more than 1,000 lives and upended the livelihoods of millions of people. The floods also swept away a wealth of essential health data and medical supplies, medicines, equipment and infrastructure, mosquito nets, antiretroviral drugs (ARVs), contraceptives,
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The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) welcomes a contribution by the Anne and Chris Flowers Foundation of US$1 million to support the Global Fund’s MOSASWA regional grant, a trilateral agreement between the governments of Mozambique, South Africa and Eswatini to accelerate malaria elimination in Southern Africa.
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical role of evidence-based policies in addressing global health crises. It has also highlighted the need for flexible strategies, equitable health care, and multidisciplinary approaches that bridge the gap between science and policy and improve scientific literacy.
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Abuja, Nigeria – November 6, 2023 – In a bid to enhance its appeal to foreign investors, the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) has joined forces with MTN Nigeria, the country’s leading telecommunications provider, to strengthen ties and foster an environment conducive to business growth and innovation. During a recent meeting at NIPC’s headquarters, Ms.
ABUJA, Nigeria – November 6 2023 – In a move to enhance economic cooperation and investment opportunities between Nigeria and Japan, the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) recently hosted H.E. Ambassador, Japan to Nigeria, Mr. Matsunaga Kazuyoshi, for a strategic discussion. The meeting also focused on the upcoming Nigeria-Japan Business Facilitation Council, which aims to
COVID-19 shone a harsh light on global health inequities. Africa was last in the queue for all the lifesaving tools needed to defeat the new virus, including vaccines, tests, oxygen and personal protective equipment. Yet this is not a new phenomenon. It was several years after antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) for HIV became widely available in
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Closing ceremony of 2023 Cabinet Retreat at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja on Wednesday, 3rd November, 2023. Closing ceremony of 2023 Cabinet Retreat at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja on Wednesday, 3rd November, 2023. Read MoreOSGF
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