Korede Abdullah 
LAGOS, Nigeria – The African Union (AU) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation on ending the three diseases and strengthening health systems across the continent.
The agreement was signed on Monday at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa. It aligns with key continental frameworks, including the AU Catalytic Framework to End AIDS, TB and Eliminate Malaria by 2030, the African Health Strategy 2030, and the AU Roadmap to 2030 & beyond.
According to AU Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Amma Adomaa Twum-Amoah, the partnership deepens Africa’s commitment to health security and sustainable development.
“This renewed partnership marks a significant step toward sustainable domestic resource mobilization and the effective delivery of continental health priorities,” she said. “This collaboration will drive digital innovation, strengthen health infrastructure and foster resilient, inclusive health systems that will serve the needs of all Africans.”
Global Fund Executive Director Peter Sands said the MoU strengthens joint action to improve health outcomes and resilience.
“This agreement reflects the depth of our partnership with the African Union and our shared commitment to a healthier, stronger and more self-reliant Africa,” he stated. He added that strategic cooperation will improve preparedness against pandemics, epidemics and climate-related threats.
The MoU also targets domestic financing reforms, digital transformation in healthcare, and mobilising global support for the Fund’s Eighth Replenishment cycle.
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