Fight against deadly diseases like HIV: Germany pledges one billion euros - World Health Summit 2025: Germany Pledges €1B to Fight HIV, TB, Malaria
The global entry of the World Health Summit, themed 'Responsibility for Health in a Fragmenting world news', kicks off this Sunday. The event, attended by over 4,000 experts, will focus on the global fight against infectious diseases, particularly HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, which claim millions of lives annually. Germany's Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Reem Alabali Radovan, will open the summit, announcing Germany's support against these deadly diseases.
Tuberculosis remains the deadliest disease, taking 1.5 million lives each year. Malaria, too, is a significant threat, causing around 600,000 deaths annually. HIV, while not as deadly as it once was, still claimed 630,000 lives in 2024. The Global Fund, since its inception in 2002, has invested approximately 70 billion euros in 100 countries, leading to a 63% decrease in deaths caused by these three diseases in partner countries.
The summit comes at a critical juncture. Despite progress, financial cuts by governments and other challenges threaten the hard-won gains. Germany, committed to the cause, will contribute one billion euros to the Global Fund. The year 2025 is seen as a turning point, and the summit aims to chart a course towards a healthier, more equitable world news.
The World Health Summit, running from Sunday to Tuesday, will delve into these pressing issues. With Germany's support and the collective wisdom of over 4,000 experts, the summit seeks to strengthen global entry health systems and accelerate progress against HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. The fight is far from over, but with concerted effort and responsible leadership, the goal of ending these epidemics by 2030 remains within reach.
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