Japan commits $800 million to the Global Fund

The government of Japan announced today a pledge of $800 million to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for the Fifth Replenishment that starts in 2017, representing a 46% increase when measured in Japanese yen, due to fluctuating exchange rates.

Coming just before Japan’s hosting of the G7 Summit in Ise-Shima on May 26-27, the commitment signals Japan’s steadfast leadership in global health.Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced Japan’s intention to contribute to respond to public health emergencies, to control infectious diseases and to achieve the Universal Health Coverage.

The Global Fund expressed deep gratitude to the people and the Government of Japan."Japan has been an unwavering supporter of the Global Fund since we began, providing both financial and intellectual leadership to our partnership," said Mark Dybul, executive director of the Global Fund, adding: "Prime Minister Abe's commitment to ending these epidemics and promoting access to basic health services and universal health coverage is a great example leadership in global health.”