Global Fund Chair Highlights Doha’s Growing Role in Global Health
Roslyn Morauta, Chair of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, praised Qatar as a valued and consistent partner in the global fight against infectious diseases. She highlighted Qatar's increasing significance in global health financing during an exclusive interview with The Peninsula at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha.
The Global Fund’s Unique Partnership Model
Morauta described the Global Fund as a “unique partnership” that brings together governments, private foundations, and civil society to achieve measurable health improvements in developing countries. Since its inception in 2002, the Fund has disbursed over $70 billion to low- and middle-income countries, saving more than 70 million lives and reducing deaths from AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria by 63 percent.
“The Global Fund is not like any other multilateral organisation. It is built on a true public-private partnership model where both donors and implementers have equal say. Those who receive funding have as much voice as those who give it.”
Qatar’s Increasing Contribution
Qatar joined the Global Fund as a donor in 2016 and has steadily increased its contributions since then. While Qatar currently holds a non-voting seat on the donor side of the Board, Morauta expressed optimism that Doha’s expanding involvement will soon lead to a full voting position.
“Qatar’s growing involvement will soon translate into a full voting position.”
Morauta’s remarks underline the importance of Qatar’s role in advancing global health initiatives through partnership and financing.
Author’s summary: The Global Fund Chair commends Qatar’s rising influence and steady contributions, emphasizing its growing role in shaping global health policies and funding.