Global Fund Zim Financial Information

They say information is power - true. But I would like to believe that information is right. Everyone has the right to information. Today our major focus is to know how much money has been set aside to curb HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe. It has been known for some time that the National Aids Levy is not the only contributor in the funding model to halt the pandemic. There are other key players like Global Fund. Actually, it is the major contributor.

For those who didn't know yet, a grant has been disbursed to Zimbabwe. Before I get into much detail. It must be noted that the Global Fund is a financial mechanism aimed at fighting AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Owing to this background, the grant has to cover those three diseases.

Below is a table that highlights the financial information for Zimbabwe.

	Signed	Committed	Disbursed
HIV/AIDS	US$ 1,081,866,745	US$ 803,049,798	US$ 729,395,077
Tuberculosis	US$ 100,262,381	US$ 83,539,550	US$ 70,943,940
Malaria	US$ 163,682,428	US$ 144,855,669	US$ 113,809,965
Health Systems Strengthening	US$ 75,713,833	US$ 75,713,832	US$ 75,713,832

In overall, the estimated number of people currently on ART are 670 000 while 25 200 are the new smear - positive TB cases detected and treated. A total of about 4,9 million nets have been distributed that is Insecticide Treated Mosquito Nets (ITNS) and Long-lasting Insecticide-treated Nets (LLINS).

So now you know! It is up to the relevant stakeholders to ensure that the money put aside for fighting HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria is used accordingly. With such kind of information, we are now in a position to hold the receipients accountable. We are empowered to ask questions related to the above information. Now you know why I say "Information is right."

Aluta continua!