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Lawmaker criticizes delayed Global Fund contributions as epidemics surge
Summary
The speaker said the administration recently contributed $661,000,000 to the Global Fund but is withholding nearly $2,000,000,000 more while HIV prevention and malaria control suffer, calling the decision harmful to global epidemic control efforts.
The lawmaker said that, after months of pressure, the administration "finally made a $661,000,000 contribution to the Global Fund" but is still withholding close to $2,000,000,000 in additional contributions. He linked the delays to declining HIV prevention and surging malaria and other outbreaks abroad, arguing that withholding appropriated funds undermines epidemic response.
"All while HIV prevention is falling. Malaria is surging, and we're trying to contain multiple outbreaks globally, including Ebola," the speaker said, characterizing the funding gaps as both a health and policy failure. He called on executive-branch officials to respect the spending choices Congress made and to release the remaining funds promptly.
