Global Fund welcomes increased contribution from Sweden – updates

The Global Fund welcomes increased contributions from Sweden

June 26, 2026

– The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund) welcomes Sweden’s additional contribution of SEK 70 million to the eighth replenishment of the Global Fund. This contribution is along with the quantity of SEK 683 million already foreseen for 2026, which implies that Sweden’s total contribution for this 12 months will probably be SEK 753 million, a rise of over 10%.

“We are deeply grateful to Sweden for its continued leadership and increased support for global health,” said Peter Sands, executive director of the Global Fund.

The investment will help expand access to lifesaving prevention, treatment and care services for HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria – with a deal with equity and reaching probably the most vulnerable populations – while strengthening the health systems and communities which might be essential to improving health outcomes and saving lives.

At a time of growing global health challenges, the Swedish investment may even help strengthen frontline health capability in countries facing multiple and overlapping threats. This includes supporting the response to epidemics similar to Ebola within the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, while maintaining essential services in places where HIV, tuberculosis and malaria remain among the many leading causes of disease and death.

These investments are also critical to strengthening global health security and pandemic preparedness. Countries are already using systems supported by the Global Fund – including disease surveillance, laboratory networks, community health systems and data platforms – to detect, prevent and reply to emerging health threats. By investing in stronger and more equitable health systems, Sweden helps to construct a safer, healthier and more resilient world, while saving lives.

Sweden is the eighth largest public donor to the Global Fund Partnership and the second largest donor on a per capita basis. It was certainly one of the primary countries to support the Global Fund, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to improving global health and saving lives.