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Global Fund: Supplementary Funding
08 March 2023
Lead MP
Dan Carden
Debate Type
Adjournment Debate
Tags
UkraineClimateWomen & Equalities
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Dan Carden raised concerns about global fund: supplementary funding in the House of Commons. A government minister responded. Other MPs also contributed.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
The speech emphasised the importance and impact of the Global Fund in saving lives across countries affected by HIV, AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. It highlighted the decrease in deaths due to these diseases over two decades since the fund's inception, and cited examples like Krystal from Uganda who benefited directly from its work. The debate also addressed the UK’s decision to cut funding for the seventh replenishment despite increases by other countries, leading to a shortfall of $2 billion towards reaching an $18 billion target. Concerns were raised about the impact of this reduction on developing countries and marginalised communities, especially women and girls who are disproportionately affected by these diseases.
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Government Response
The Minister responded by acknowledging the importance of the Global Fund and praised its achievements, such as saving 50 million lives over two decades. He highlighted that despite a reduction in aid budget to 0.55% of GNI due to pressures like supporting refugees from Ukraine and Afghanistan, the UK committed £1 billion to the seventh replenishment in November. This pledge aims to save an estimated 1.2 million lives and prevent 28 million new cases of AIDS, TB, and malaria by 2025. The Minister emphasised the UK’s ongoing partnership with the Global Fund for health system strengthening, gender equality, and addressing wider global challenges like climate change. He assured that the UK will continue to work towards multilateral reform and collaboration in health agencies globally.
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