Written question asked by Alex Cunningham (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 October 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 October 2022. It was answered by Vicky Ford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 October 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the effectiveness of the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria at increasing global preparedness for pandemic.

Answer: The Global Fund is a high performing organisation that has saved 50 million lives to date. The UK is the organisation's third largest donor historically, investing £4.4 billion since 2002. The Global Fund responded quickly and effectively to the COVID-19 pandemic by establishing the COVID-19 Response Mechanism. This mechanism has raised over $4.3 billion to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on programs to fight HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, and work with national response plans to support urgent improvements in health and community systems. The UK allocated an additional £60 million to the mechanism this year to support diagnostic and oxygen supplies. As an active member of the Global Fund Board that plays a key role in assessing the Global Fund's effectiveness, the UK will continue to support the Global Fund to define its evolving role in Pandemic Preparedness and Response within its new 2023-2028 strategy.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 66998
Session: 2022-23
Subjects: Disease control Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk