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More than 20 years of partnership between the Republic of Korea and the Global Fund have played an important role in the fight against HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria and in building a healthier, safer and more equitable world.
Health investments through the Global Fund have saved 59 million lives. Global Fund-supported programs have turned the tide in the fight against HIV, TB and malaria, strengthening entire communities and tackling inequalities. Since the Global Fund was established in 2002, the annual death rate across the three diseases has fallen by over half (55%) in countries where we invest.
Our partnership
South Korea has supported the Global Fund since its creation, pledging over US$170 million to date. Global health is a growing priority for South Korea’s international cooperation agenda. At the Seventh Replenishment in 2022, South Korea announced its highest ever pledge – US$100 million – which represents a fourfold increase from its Sixth Replenishment pledge of US$25 million. South Korea emphasizes the importance of health as a human right and an essential factor for socioeconomic development, with a particular focus on equitable access to global public goods and collective engagement to keep the world safe from infectious disease threats.
South Korea joined the Global Fund Board in 2018. Since then, it has been a dynamic contributor in shaping Global Fund governance policies.
South Korea is one of the largest suppliers of health commodities to the Global Fund, providing about US$508 million in health products from 2020-2023.