EC: Pledged support for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for 2008-2010 of a total of € 300 million(*)

Yokohama Action Plan

[1]Support the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM).
[2]Strengthen central government institutions for HIV/AIDS and prioritize prevention of new infections.
[3]Support efforts to achieve the target of reducing by 50 % TB prevalence and mortality rates by 2015 relative to 1990 levels, including through prevention, testing, and treatment activities under Direct Observation Treatment, Short-course (DOTS).
[4]Promote effective implementation of anti-malaria activities by combining preventive measures including distribution of long lasting insecticide-treated bed nets, and awareness raising and provision of nursing care.

Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners

● Scale up efforts to fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
* Not including GoJ (MHLW) contribution to UNAIDS

Potential Resources, Possible Contributions

EC: Pledged support for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for 2008-2010 of a total of € 300 million(*)

Implementing Partners

GoJ(MOFA)/JICA/EC

Related Links

GoJ (MOFA): Pledge and disburse $ 560 million to the Global Fund
EC: Pledged support for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for 2008-2010 of a total of € 300 million(*)

(*)EC: Global Fund allocations are not earmarked by region or diseases, but based on country demands - in round 5 African coutnries received 55% of the grants, and 58% went to HIV/AIDS. In addition, AIDS is addressed as a cross-sectoral priority in EC development cooperation, and mainstreamed in all sectors, notably health, education, transport, etc.

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Current Status of Implementation 2008

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(i) € 50 million have been paid in 2008 by the Commission to the Global Fund (2008 contribution from DCI/Health) and (ii) Another contribution of € 150 million has been prepared (2008-2010 contribution from EDF).

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