EZULWINI:The Global Fund has approved a grant amounting to R768million support eSwatini fight HIV/AIDS and other diseases,the grant will support the country until the year 2026.
Speaking at the Royal Villas-Ezulwini on Thursday during Eswatini Country Coordinating Mechanism,Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini applauded the Global Fund for the continued support.
“For the year 2023-2026,the Global Fund has approved a grant of about E768 million to continue the fight against HIV. His Majesty’s Government is grateful for this commitment to continue the fight.Through the Eswatini CCM, grants from the Global Fund for HIV,TB,and malaria have made a significant impact. To date, the Global Fund has committed about E6.4 billion and disbursed about E6.2 billion.This support is received by the Kingdom of Eswatini through Eswatini CCM and implemented through NERCHA and CANGO as CCM Principal Recipients.The Global Fund partnership aligns with our national vision,which presents a unique opportunity to change the trajectory of HIV,TB, and malaria in our country,” said the Prime Minister as quoted by Government online platforms.
Prime Minister Russell Dlamini(pic: Gov).