DAR ES SALAAM, July 25 -- THE country has secured 538.6 million US dollars (about 1.4tri/-) Global Fund grant to support efforts against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria, while strengthening health systems.

The Tanzania National Coordinating Mechanism (TNCM), granted the approval which oversees and coordinates Global Fund financing in the country, during a special meeting held in Dar es Salaam.

The funding will support implementation of the Global Fund Grant Cycle 8 (GC8) from January 2027 to December 2029.

The TNCM meeting was chaired by the Permanent Secretary in the Prime Ministers Office responsible for Policy, Parliament, Coordination and Persons with Disabilities, Dr Jim Yonazi, who is also the TNCM Chairperson.

Dr Yonazi...