South Africa And Business Partners Commit $36.6 Million To Global Fund At G20 Summit

South Africa, together with the private sector, has committed $36.6 million (about R630 million) to support the Global Fund’s replenishment drive aimed at strengthening health systems and enhancing local diagnostic production.

President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed the pledge during the G20’s 8th Global Fund Replenishment Summit held in Sandton, Johannesburg.

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The Global Fund, established by G20 nations, currently provides 73% of global financing for tuberculosis programmes, 60% for malaria, and 24% for HIV initiatives.

“We are deeply grateful to all partners who have made early pledges of nearly $4.3 billion so far. These initial pledges laid the groundwork for a robust campaign throughout 2025,” Ramaphosa said.

Global Fund Summit Emphasises Urgency and Global Cooperation

South Africa and the United Kingdom co-hosted the summit, which brought together international leaders, health experts and major donors committed to advancing global health security.

Delegates highlighted the critical need for renewed collaboration as vulnerable communities continue to face immense health threats.

During the session, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed issued a strong warning, noting that the United States’ recent withdrawal of funding from various UN agencies and developing nations could intensify risks for disadvantaged populations worldwide.

US Pledge Boosts Replenishment Efforts

Despite earlier concerns over reduced global health funding, the United States pledged $4.6 billion to the Global Fund.

The commitment was delivered through a video message at the summit, offering a substantial lift to the replenishment campaign.

Although the US did not officially attend the G20 gathering in South Africa, its contribution was widely welcomed as a critical step toward ensuring sustained support for global health initiatives.

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