With eye on transition, a boost to investment in community systems in EECA
GFO Issue 26529New technical support program will be led by the International HIV/AIDS Alliance - UkraineTinatin ZardiashviliSeeking to bolster local capacity to advocate for resources, implement and...
View ArticleGlobal Fund seeks to recover $116,000 from Tajikistan after procurement fraud
29A government sub-recipient was found to have significantly overpriced non-health products bought with Global Fund grant moneyTinatin Zardiashvili and Lauren GelfandThe Global Fund will seek to...
View ArticleThe missing middle: harm reduction in East Africa
GFO Issue 26529Njihia MbirituAt around 11:30 every morning, Chiku begins her work day. Carefully gathering her syringes and needles, she'll work steadily preparing doses for her clients -- all of whom...
View ArticleMaking Global Fund money work for young people in the HIV response
GFO Issue 2669Gaj Gurung and Ricardo BaruchIn many parts of the world, the HIV epidemic has a new face: the face of a young person. The promise of the next generation could be dramatically restricted...
View ArticleIn incentive funding request, Zimbabwe prioritizes young people
GFO Issue 26629Most of the $40.2 million request focuses on people under age 24Gemma OberthNew funding model early applicant Zimbabwe submitted a $40.2 million request for incentive funding on 18 May,...
View ArticleSub-recipient selection in Russia underway for HIV grant
GFO Issue 26729A total of 26 sub-recipients will be selected to carry out the $11-million programTinatin ZardiashviliThe Open Health Institute (OHI) is close to choosing the 26 sub-recipients to...
View ArticleNew HIV grant signed for Papua New Guinea
GFO Issue 26729Key population services emphasized in $14.2 million grantLauren GelfandPapua New Guinea has signed a $14.2 million grant with the Global Fund under the new funding model that emphasizes...
View ArticleConcerns about Malawi financial management outweighed by burden of need
GFO Issue 26729Despite scandal involving parastatal principal recipient, Malawi receiving additional resources from Global FundOwen NyakaDespite continued concerns about Malawi’s ability to absorb...
View ArticleThe Global Fund that we want: civil society speaks on the need for stronger...
GFO Issue 26829Participants emphasize need for stakeholders to come together as equalsAnna MaalsenMore than 120 people gathered on 23-24 June in Bangkok for the Asia-Pacific partnership forum: the...
View ArticleGeorgian concept note priorities reflect national strategies, WHO says
GFO Issue 26829More must be done to improve case detection rates in both HIV and TB in order to improve health outcomesTinatin ZardiashviliGeorgia’s concept notes for both HIV and TB are closely...
View ArticleSouth Africa submits $380-million concept note for HIV/TB
GFO Issue 26829Emphasis on prevention could make Global Fund single largest investor in targeted programming for key populationsGemma OberthSouth Africa on 15 July submitted a joint HIV/TB concept note...
View ArticleNew report measures impact of civil society participation in priority-setting...
GFO Issue 26929Eight countries in Eastern and Southern Africa were evaluated for the reportGemma Oberth, Olive Mumba and Lubna Bhayani Meaningful participation of civil society in country dialogue has...
View ArticleIn Malaysia, innovative but vulnerable work to reach MSM with HIV testing
GFO Issue 26929Patrick AdamsIn October 2014, the Kuala Lumpur AIDS Support Services Society (KLASS) was selected as a sub-recipient under the Global Fund’s new funding model (NFM) to help conduct a new...
View ArticleSustainability at core of new HIV strategy in Moldova
GFO Issue 26929Transition away from Global Fund support figures prominently in the development of the 2016-2020 strategic plan currently under development Tinatin ZardiashviliIn developing its new...
View ArticleCivil society urges responsible transition towards domestic funding of HIV...
GFO Issue 26929Joint meeting provided guidance on transition to representatives from across the region hardest-hit by NFM allocation methodologyTinatin ZardiashviliA workshop hosted on July 21-22 in...
View ArticleGlobal Fund may reduce funding to Nigeria because some recoverable amounts...
GFO Issue 27229The 2014-2017 allocation may be cut by more than $5 millionCCM appeals to the government for assistance in repaying the amounts owingTunde AkpejiThe Global Fund may reduce funding for...
View ArticleSurvey finds African key populations still largely excluded from...
GFO Issue 27630Participation diminishes as countries move through the stages of the application processGemma OberthAccording to a new report, cornerstone principals of the new funding model, such as...
View ArticlePrevention materials are still getting through to the “uncontrolled areas” of...
29Delivery of TB medicines is more problematicAlliance is working with partner organizationsTinatin ZardiashviliOperating in difficult and deteriorating conditions, the Alliance for Public Health...
View ArticleDespite serious concerns about risk, Global Fund approves $316 million in new...
GFO Issue 27729Grants are considered critical to maintaining and scaling up existing services Fund says the standard approach to risk mitigation in Nigeria is not sufficientTunde AkpejiThe Secretariat...
View ArticleIn Uganda, a bill regulating NGOs threatens programs targeting key populations
GFO Issue 28429Some CSOs plan to challenge the bill in courtStéphanie BraquehaisAt the end of January, Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni signed a bill that seeks to regulate NGOs. According to...
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