Investing in the Global Fund – A Strategic Partnership for Health Leadership from Gulf Donors

ITPC-MENA

Investing in the Global Fund – A Strategic Partnership for Health Leadership from Gulf Donors

Type: Policy brief
Published: 7 November 2025
Language: English

This policy brief proposes a strategic partnership between Gulf countries and the Global Fund to address HIV and tuberculosis in the MENA region. It presents the Eighth Replenishment as an opportunity to invest in regional health security, economic resilience and diplomatic leadership. Recommendations include increasing financial pledges, strengthening MENA representation in Global Fund governance and developing innovative financing mechanisms, including Debt2Health.

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