The Global Fund, an international financing organisation that provides funding to combat prevalent health diseases in low- and middle-income countries, has requested President William Ruto's assistance in raising crucial funds ahead of its upcoming fundraising cycle.
In a statement released on Monday, March 3, State House revealed that the international body had sought Ruto's support in leveraging his global networks to raise funds aimed at curbing HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria. "The Global Fund has sought President William Ruto's support to mobilise funds to end HIV, TB, and malaria," the statement read in part. "In a letter addressed to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, the Fund requested the President to help them using his global networks," the statement added.
A photo of President William Ruto (right) with Global Fund Executive Director Peter Sands(left) in a past meeting in State House, Nairobi on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
PCS According to the organisation, Ruto's input would be key ahead of their Eighth Replenishment, three years after their Seventh Replenishment where Ruto assisted them in raising a record figure. "With your commitment and the leadership of President Ruto, I am confident you can deliver a successful Eighth Replenishment," stated Peter Sands, Executive Director at Global Fund.
