Published 05.34
The government points to a deteriorating health situation globally and allocates SEK 130 million for the fight against AIDS and tuberculosis and to support maternity care.
The support package – which is taken from the allocated aid budget – has two parts.
SEK 70 million goes to the global fund, which contributes to the financing of efforts against HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, as well as to strengthen health systems.
SEK 60 million is earmarked for the UN Population Fund to increase investment in maternal and newborn care, with a particular emphasis on the training and employment of midwives.
“With this support, we are helping some of the world’s most vulnerable people. The US withdrawal has put great pressure on the global health system, with dire consequences,” said Aid and Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M) in a statement.
