The Norwegian Government is set to make a substantial increase in funding for international efforts to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.

Despite good progress, many million people throughout the world are infected with these diseases every year.
Norway will contribute NOK 1.7 billion to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria during the three-year period 2014–2016. This is an increase of more than 25 % from the period 2011–2013.

“A growing number of people are receiving treatment for these diseases, fewer people are dying from them, and the incidence of new infections is falling. Yet it is crucial that we don’t forget how serious these diseases continue to affect people’s lives and communities. Norway will substantially increase its contribution to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria,” said Foreign Minister Børge Brende.

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Source: www.regjeringen.no