Taking the Fight against HIV, TB and Malaria in Zimbabwe to the Next Level

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[We have come a long way in strengthening our health systems and addressing diseases like AIDS, thanks to our innovative AIDS levy. Our country has placed over 400,000 people on HIV treatment. This represents close to 80 percent of those in need of anti-retroviral treatment. There is now mounting evidence to indicate that we are poised to attain universal access.

Zimbabwe has also shown remarkable progress towards malaria pre-elimination in some districts. At 80 percent success rate, we have also recorded significant advancements in TB treatment.

All these are laudable milestones. What seemed improbable just ten years ago is being achieved thanks to hard work and commitment of Zimbabwe’s health officials and strong partnerships between the government and international donors.

One such international partner is the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Global Fund’s investments in the fight against HIV, tuberculosis and malaria in my country have been instrumental in saving many lives.

Since 2002, the organization has approved US$628 million to fight the three diseases in my country. With Global Fund support, 400,000 people have been put on ARV treatment, 25,000 new smear-positive TB cases have been detected and treated. Additionally, 2.3 million insecticide treated nets distributed to protect families from malaria.]