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ZAMBIA: Global Fund millions pledged despite shortfall
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JOHANNESBURG, 13 July (PLUSNEWS) - Two new grants of US $254 million for Zambia's fight against HIV/AIDS and $43 million for combating malaria have been approved by the Global AIDS Fund over the next five years.
The Fund's executive director, Richard Feachem, described the country as a "star performer" in the administration of Global Fund resources for tackling AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
Research shows that these three diseases remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Zambia.
Meanwhile, Feachem disclosed that the Fund had a shortfall of about $100 million of its $1.65 billion budget this year.
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