Health 30 March 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Global Fund Allocates Shs1.9 Trillion to Uganda for HIV, TB, and Malaria Battle (2026-2028)
The Global Fund has pledged $521 million (Shs1.9 trillion) to Uganda for combating HIV, TB, and malaria over the next three years, despite a dip from prior funding levels. Health officials are confident this will bolster systems, widen ART access, and curb new infections. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/global-fund-commits-shs1-9-trillion-to-fight-tb-malaria-and-hiv-5407432
The Global Fund has approved at least $521 million, equivalent to about Shs1.9 trillion, for Uganda’s efforts against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria from 2026 to 2028.
Dr. Charles Olaro, Director General of Health Services at the Ministry of Health, described the allocation as substantial, even though it marks a reduction of roughly $80 million from the previous grant. He shared this during a National Dialogue on priorities for the diseases and resilient health systems in Kampala.
Olaro expressed optimism that the funds would fortify health infrastructure, increase access to antiretroviral therapy, and drive down new HIV cases. For TB, he stressed the urgency of finding around 10,000 undetected cases circulating in communities to halt further spread.
Dr. Nelson Musoba from the Uganda AIDS Commission noted HIV prevalence has dropped to 4.9%, resulting in 37,000 new infections annually. The commission aims to cut HIV-related deaths to 5,000 by 2030.
Meanwhile, Dr. Raymond Byaruhanga, a Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Health, highlighted TB prevalence at 197 per 100,000 people, with nearly 99,000 new cases registered yearly.
This commitment succeeds a $602 million grant for 2021-2023, underscoring ongoing global backing for Uganda’s health initiatives.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)