Global Fund

Also known as: The Global Fund · Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria · Switzerland-based Global Fund · The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria · Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

International health financing organization that has funded HIV and TB programs in Namibia and approved the medical stores construction project.

2022-09-162026-10-06

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September 2026
27 SeptThe Namibian
Global Fund has assisted South Africa to roll out Lenacapavir with reduced cost
Source
“The Global Fund, in particular, has assisted South Africa to roll out Lenacapavir, with a reduced cost of about N$1 000 per year per client.”
Graduating from Pepfar: Oral PrEP a Key Tool
July 2026
3 JulThe Namibian
Global Fund funded iBreakFree Project platform
Source
“In a statement issued on Thursday, spokesperson Paulina Moses says the platform was developed under the iBreakFree Project with funding from the Global Fund through the Ministry of Health and Social Services.”
One Economy launches youth sexual reproductive health website
April 2026
22 AprThe Namibian
Global Fund had approved Namibia's plan to build new medical stores in Windhoek
Source
“The cancellation comes despite the Global Fund having already approved Namibia's plan to build new medical stores in Windhoek.”
Health ministry cancels N$194m medical stores tender amid political interference and Global Fund concerns
March 2026
25 MarInformanté
Global Fund supported Namibia's TB control progress
Source
“Much of our progress has been achieved with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Government, the Global Fund, as well as our non-governmental and civil society organisations.”
Omaheke most hard hit by TB, says Dr. Luvindao
13 MarThe Namibian
Global Fund approved Namibia's plan to build new central medical store in Windhoek
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“The fund, which is formally known as the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, approved Namibia's plan to build a new central medical store in Windhoek on the health ministry premises on open land located between Katutura and Windhoek Central Hospital.”
Government pivots on N$194m central medical store project
September 2022
16 SeptThe Namibian
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria was established in 2002
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“The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, established in 2002, is an unparalleled success story.”
Investing in Africa's Health
16 SeptThe Namibian
The Global Fund has saved 44 million lives
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“Cooperation between developed and developing countries, the private sector, civil society, and affected communities has saved 44 million lives, and the combined death rate from these three diseases has been reduced by more than half.”
Investing in Africa's Health

Society

Oral PrEP must fill gap as Pepfar funding ends

The News

The Namibian HIV Clinicians Society warns that the withdrawal of US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Pepfar) funding by end-2027 threatens HIV prevention efforts, and advocates for wider access to oral PrEP (Truvada), which offers up to 99% efficacy in preventing HIV acquisition and is already available in Namibia, as the country has not yet rolled out the newer injectable form Lenacapavir.

27 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 27 September

Oral PrEP must fill gap as Pepfar funding ends
The Namibian HIV Clinicians Society warns that the withdrawal of US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Pepfar) funding by end-2027 threatens HIV prevention efforts, and advocates for wider access to oral PrEP (Truvada), which offers up to 99% efficacy in preventing HIV acquisition and is already available in Namibia, as the country has not yet rolled out the newer injectable form Lenacapavir.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 31 August

Namibia rejects US health data-sharing deal over privacy concerns
Namibia's government has rejected a US proposal for health data and specimen-sharing worth over N$145 million per year for HIV and tuberculosis programmes, citing sovereignty and privacy violations. The US withdrew the biological specimen component in November 2025, though data-sharing negotiations continue.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 30 August

Namibia, US race to finalise HIV funding negotiations
Namibia and the US are negotiating new health sector funding to determine the future of HIV financing in the country, with negotiations intensifying since US President Donald Trump's return to power and the dismantling of USAID. The talks are contentious over data-sharing provisions, with recipient countries concerned that deals tie health aid to data access and critical minerals, though a US government source claims negotiations do not include sharing of personally identifiable data.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 3 July

One Economy launches sexual health information platform for youth
The One Economy Foundation has launched iBreakFree, a sexual and reproductive health web application providing young people access to health information, self-screening tools and healthcare referrals. The platform covers HIV prevention, family planning, mental health, sexually transmitted infections and gender-based violence, with two digital hubs established in Ohangwena and Omusati regions for those without internet access.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →
One Economy Foundation launches digital youth sexual health platform
The One Economy Foundation has introduced the i-BreakFree SRH Web Application, a digital platform funded by the Global Fund through the Ministry of Health and Social Services, enabling young people in Namibia to access sexual and reproductive health information, self-screening tools for HIV and STI risk assessment, and confidential support services online.
3 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
UNAM lecturer to withdraw N$18 million lawsuit against health ministry
Dr Fred Mwilima and his family intend to withdraw a civil lawsuit against the Ministry of Health and Social Services and security companies over the 2019 shooting death of his wife Sarah in her ministry office in Windhoek. The lawsuit, filed after the shooting by a colleague, sought N$18 million and alleged the ministry and security companies failed to prevent her death.
3 July 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 22 April

Health ministry cancels N$194m medical stores construction tender
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has requested cancellation of a N$194-million tender to build new central medical stores in Windhoek, citing that the expected outcome did not justify costs. The cancellation follows allegations of political interference and concerns raised by the Global Fund over the redirection of its N$194-million donation originally earmarked for the project.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 14 April

Windhoek High Court grants partial discharge in fraud case
Judge Nate Ndauendapo partially upheld discharge applications from Antoine Mbok and Daniel David Nghiwilepo, who were accused of defrauding the government of over N$3 million. Mbok was discharged on seven counts but faces three remaining charges including money laundering, while Nghiwilepo was discharged on multiple charges but must answer two conspiracy counts.
14 April 2026 · New Era →

Friday 27 March

HIV infections rising after USAID funding withdrawal
Namibian NGOs report three new HIV cases daily following the withdrawal of USAID funding over a year ago, and warn that the government has not filled the gap. NGOs say the funding cuts have forced scaling back of HIV prevention programmes, condom distribution, and treatment support, particularly affecting sex workers, youth, and the LGBTQI+ community.
27 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 25 March

Omaheke Region hardest hit by TB in Namibia, minister says
On World Tuberculosis Day 2026, Health Minister Dr Esperance Luvindao reported that Omaheke Region has the highest TB case notification rate in Namibia, with many communities on remote farms and settlements facing difficulty accessing treatment. While Namibia achieved an 87% TB treatment success rate in 2024 and made progress on TB/HIV co-infection, the ministry estimates it missed 34% of total TB cases nationally, proportionally higher in Omaheke.
25 March 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 13 March

Government halts medical store construction, leans toward renting Ramatex facility
Namibia's Ministry of Health and Social Services has abruptly suspended a tender process for building a N$194 million central medical store and is instead planning to lease and renovate part of the Ramatex Rhino Garments building at N$100,000 monthly, a pivot that the Global Fund (which approved the original construction plan) is reportedly discussing with the government.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 3 March

South African health officials arrested for R1m fraud and theft
The Director-General of South Africa's National Department of Health and two other senior officials were arrested on charges of fraud and theft involving over R1 million, allegedly linked to irregular appointments of service providers paid from Global Fund resources intended for Covid-19 support. The three officials appeared in court and were released on bail pending further investigation.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 February

African leaders urge sustainable funding to combat surging malaria threat
African Heads of State called for urgent and sustainable financing after the 2025 Africa Malaria Progress Report revealed 270.8 million malaria cases and nearly 600,000 deaths on the continent in 2024. Leaders warned that declining international funding and stalled progress risk reversing decades of gains, and urged countries to strengthen domestic resource mobilisation while appealing to global partners to honour pledges and support local manufacturing of antimalarial tools.
17 February 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 30 January

Namibian civil society must reduce donor dependence, build local funding
An opinion piece argues that Namibian CSOs have become trapped in donor-dependent cycles, driven by foreign funding priorities rather than local needs, and proposes reforms including a national civil society fund, government service contracting, domestic resource mobilisation, and stronger accountability to communities rather than foreign donors.
30 January 2026 · New Era →