Sudan Approves $139 Million Global Fund Proposal to Combat Malaria, TB, and HIV/AIDS

Sudan approved a comprehensive national proposal valued at $139,298,699 to combat malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS on June 8, 2026. The meeting took place at the headquarters of the United Nations Development Programme in Red Sea State. The initiative forms part of a three-year national plan to strengthen the country's response to the three diseases.

The proposal was prepared with participation from implementation units of the Ministry of Health, UNDP Global Fund management teams for each disease, the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim said malaria control remains a top national priority within the health strategy.

He stated that the proposal was developed with broad participation from civil society organizations, the National Medical Supplies Fund, United Nations agencies, and Sudanese experts from inside and outside the country.

All health priorities were discussed to ensure a comprehensive and effective response, Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim said. He praised the technical team responsible for drafting the proposal and its dedication to ensuring continuity of support. The proposal includes clear operational arrangements to facilitate implementation in line with Sudan's needs, with a focus on strengthening the health system and enhancing its capacity to address the three diseases.

The grant will secure medicines for malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS across all states of Sudan. The Ministry of Health said the approval marks an important step toward strengthening Sudan's health system and ensuring sustainable international support. The proposal has been formally submitted to the Global Fund for further consideration.

Malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS remain major public health challenges in the country, the Ministry stated. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim said continued global support will further strengthen Sudan's efforts to combat these diseases.