Juhi Deolankar shares highlights of the Global Fund’s impact on the AIDS, TB and malaria epidemics faced worldwide.
What is the Global Fund?
The Global Fund is a global health initiative committed to accelerating the end of the AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria epidemics that continue to devastate communities around the world — particularly in underserved areas. A partnership that brings doctors and healthcare workers from across the globe together, this effort is truly dedicated to eradicating these epidemics completely.
Fast Stats: Results of the Global Fund
Here are some of the highlights of the Global Fund’s accomplishments since being established in 2002:
- 38 million lives saved since 2002
- 6 million lives saved in 2019
- 50% decrease in deaths caused by AIDS, TB and malaria since epidemic peak