{"id":810494,"date":"2024-12-06T10:16:44","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T16:16:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/06\/egypt-and-global-fund-sign-agreement-to-combat-hiv-and-tuberculosis\/"},"modified":"2024-12-06T10:16:44","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T16:16:44","slug":"egypt-and-global-fund-sign-agreement-to-combat-hiv-and-tuberculosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/06\/egypt-and-global-fund-sign-agreement-to-combat-hiv-and-tuberculosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Egypt and Global Fund Sign Agreement to Combat HIV and tuberculosis"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Egyptian government and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria \u2013 an international financing and partnership organization \u2013 have officially signed<\/a> a framework agreement on Wednesday 13 November aimed at enhancing Egypt\u2019s health systems.<\/p>\n

The partnership focuses<\/a> on improving the national response to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and tuberculosis while also addressing the ongoing challenges posed by COVID-19.<\/p>\n

HIV is a disease<\/a> that attacks the immune system\u2019s cells, and if left untreated, it can progress to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), characterized by a severely weakened immune response.<\/p>\n

In 2019, an estimated 22,000 people were living with HIV in Egypt. However, the 2020 Country Progress Report for Egypt <\/a>highlights the nation\u2019s ongoing commitment to combat HIV\/AIDS. The report indicates<\/a> significant progress with 8,365 individuals receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) and 1,651 new cases enrolled in treatment in 2019.<\/p>\n

As of 2022, Egypt\u2019s National AIDS Programme (NAP) and UNAIDS Egypt highlighted<\/a> the growing gap between the number of HIV-positive individuals and registered AIDS patients, with detected cases increasing by 20-25 percent annually.<\/p>\n

Current estimates<\/a> suggest between 28,000-34,000 people are living with HIV, primarily among young people, although a decline in cases among children under five has been noted due to early detection programs.<\/p>\n

Mohamed Hassani, Assistant Minister of Health and Population for Public Health Initiatives and Projects, stressed<\/a> the government\u2019s commitment to provide health services, \u201cThe Ministry of Health and Population is dedicated to protecting the health and well-being of people across Egypt. This agreement enhances our health system and reaffirms our commitment to assist those most affected and in need.\u201d<\/p>\n

Katie Vollsow, Head of Africa and the Middle East at the Global Fund, confirmed<\/a> the organization\u2019s support, stating, \u201cWe are pleased to deepen our partnership with the Egyptian government and support the resilience of its health system. Together with our partners, we are committed to mitigating the impact of diseases like tuberculosis and HIV on vulnerable populations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since 2019, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has served<\/a> as the main recipient of Global Fund grants in Egypt, playing a vital role in delivering critical HIV and tuberculosis services.<\/p>\n

Alessandro Fracassetti, the UNDP Resident Representative in Egypt, stated<\/a>, \u201cWe are committed to strengthening the Egyptian health system through proactive and coordinated efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, 10 August 2022, Egypt received<\/a> USD 5.2 million (EGP 256 million) from the UNDP to improve its access to HIV and tuberculosis treatment services.<\/p>\n

The fund aligns with the goals of Egypt\u2019s National HIV Strategy 2021-2025<\/a> which aims to end the AIDS epidemic as a public health threat by 2030, and focuses on enhancing prevention, care, and treatment services while addressing legal and social barriers to healthcare access.<\/p>\n

Key targets include achieving<\/a> 95 percent diagnosis, treatment, and viral load suppression among people living with HIV, as well as eliminating mother-to-child transmission of the virus.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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