Tanzania has taken a key step in strengthening its national health response by revising the implementation budget for Global Fund-supported programmes targeting malaria, tuberculosis (TB), and HIV/AIDS.
The revisions, covering the Global Fund’s Seventh Grant Cycle (GC7) for the period 2024–2026, were approved during a high-level meeting chaired by Dr Jim Yonazi, Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (Policy, Parliament and Coordination) and Chair of the Tanzania National Coordinating Mechanism (TNCM).
Held in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday, the session brought together senior government officials, development partners and international health agencies to review proposed adjustments aimed at optimising resources and improving health outcomes.
“This meeting is critical to ensuring that Global Fund resources are aligned with Tanzania’s national priorities and that they effectively reach the people who need them most,” said Dr Yonazi.
Participants included representatives from key government institutions such as the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Finance, and the President’s Office for Regional Administration and Local Government.
Others present were the Tanzania Commission for AIDS (TACAIDS), Medical Stores Department (MSD), Civil Society Organisations, and technical partners including WHO and UNAIDS.
Development partners from the United States Government and the British High Commission also took part, alongside officials from the Global Fund and the Local Fund Agent (LFA).
The Tanzania National Coordinating Mechanism (TNCM) is responsible for overseeing the implementation of Global Fund grants in the country.
The revised budget is expected to enhance Tanzania’s ability to combat three of its most pressing public health challenges.
Tanzania has been a long-term recipient of Global Fund support, which has helped expand access to life-saving prevention and treatment services.
The country continues to face a high burden of malaria and HIV, while TB remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality.
The approved budget adjustments are intended to improve programme efficiency, address funding gaps, and ensure that interventions remain evidence-based and community-focused.