At Salud por Derecho, we welcome the announcement by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to increase Spain’s contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria to €145 million for the 2026–2028 period. This represents a rise from the €130 million pledged in the previous funding cycle.
The announcement, made during the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, marks a decisive and much-needed step at a particularly challenging time for global health. The Global Fund is currently entering a new replenishment cycle, aiming to raise $18 billion. According to its estimates, this funding could save 23 million lives, cut mortality from these three diseases by 64%, and prevent 400 million new infections. In the last replenishment, the Global Fund secured just over $14 billion.
With this pledge, Spain joins Norway, which was the first European country to announce its contribution in this new cycle.
Although the amount falls short of the €200 million that Salud por Derecho has long advocated for, we recognize the government’s effort in a difficult economic context and positively value the increase over the previous cycle.
“This announcement sends a clear signal of Spain’s commitment to global health and to the millions of people who rely on Global Fund programs for access to essential treatment and services,” said Vanessa López, Executive Director of Salud por Derecho. “We hope this decision will strengthen Spain’s leadership and encourage other countries to step up their contributions in such a crucial funding round.”
At a time when international funding is facing cutbacks—led by reductions in the United States—Spain’s commitment stands out as an act of responsibility and solidarity that could make a life-changing difference for millions.
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