The Replenishment Summit took place on 21 November during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg and was hosted by South Africa and the UK. The purpose of the Summit was to secure funding from countries for the prevention and treatment of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, and thus save 23 million lives.

Funding from Norway

In June 2025, the Norwegian Government announced a new contribution of NOK 2 billion to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for the period 2026–2028. For the period 2026–2030, Norway is providing a total of NOK 10 billion in funding to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and the Global Fund.

Prime Minister Støre on stage giving av speech.
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Johannesburg. Credit: Anne Kristin Hjukse / Office of the Prime Minister

‘Norway has supported the Global Fund since its establishment in 2002. The Fund has helped to save many lives. We are also investing in our own health security. The pandemic was a stark reminder that diseases do not stop at national borders. Our contribution to the Global Fund is an investment in global health security and international solidarity,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

‘There is a need for change and reform as a result of the significant decline in international aid. It is vital that the global health organisations work together more closely and support the development of sustainable health systems. It is essential to ensure local ownership and base efforts on the priorities set by the partner countries,’ said Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust.

Saving lives

Since 2002, Norway has provided NOK 12 billion to the Global Fund. The Global Fund has played a key role in the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, and it is estimated that health programmes supported by the Fund have saved 70 million lives. In 2024 alone, some 25.6 million people received HIV treatment, 7.4 million people received treatment for tuberculosis, and 162 million mosquito nets to protect against malaria were distributed.

In its support to the Global Fund, Norway emphasises the importance of sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality and local ownership.

‘Women’s and girls’ sexual and reproductive rights are under pressure in many countries. The Government is seeking to protect the progress that has been made in this area and defend established rights,’ said Mr Aukrust.