On Monday, Kenya announced it had secured six grants amounting to 59.7 billion shillings (approximately 462 million U.S. dollars) to support initiatives targeting HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. The Ministry of Health in Nairobi disclosed that these three-year grants, provided by the Global Fund, an international financing and partnership organisation, will also be utilised to strengthen health and community systems from July 2024 to June 2027.
“The total amount for each component includes 232.5 million dollars for HIV, 72.9 million dollars for malaria, 67.7 million dollars for tuberculosis, and 34.6 million dollars for health systems strengthening,” the ministry stated.
The Global Fund is a worldwide movement dedicated to defeating HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. In Kenya, the fund has significantly contributed to the provision of HIV test kits and antiretroviral drugs to approximately 1.4 million people. This support has resulted in a dramatic reduction in new HIV infections by 78 percent, HIV-related deaths by 68 percent, and mother-to-child transmissions by 65 percent, as per the Ministry of Health.
In terms of the tuberculosis programme, the country has achieved a treatment success rate of 86 percent. The positivity rate among tuberculosis cases has decreased from 7.35 percent in 2021 to 5.6 percent in 2024.
The malaria programme has also seen notable success, with the national prevalence level falling from 8.2 percent in 2025 to 6 percent in 2023. The ministry aims to reduce malaria incidence and deaths by at least 75 percent by 2027.
These new grants are expected to enhance the provision of quality care and preventive services for individuals suffering from tuberculosis, leprosy, and lung diseases. Additionally, they will contribute towards achieving Universal Health Coverage through comprehensive HIV prevention, treatment, and care.
According to the Global Fund, it invests over 5 billion dollars annually in the fight against HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, thereby ensuring a healthier, safer, and more equitable future for all.
