Global Fund Chair highlights Doha’s growing influence in global health

Global Fund Chair Highlights Doha’s Growing Influence in Global Health

Roslyn Morauta, Chair of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, praised Qatar as a valued and consistent partner in global efforts to combat infectious diseases. She emphasized Qatar’s rising role in global health financing during an interview at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha.

The Global Fund’s Unique Partnership

Morauta described the Global Fund as a “unique partnership” uniting governments, private foundations, and civil society to deliver measurable health improvements in developing countries. Since its establishment in 2002, the Fund has disbursed over $70 billion to low- and middle-income nations, saving more than 70 million lives and reducing deaths from AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria by 63 percent.

“The Global Fund is not like any other multilateral organisation. It is built on a true public-private partnership model where both donors and implementers have equal say. Those who receive funding have as much voice as those who give it.” – Roslyn Morauta

Qatar’s Growing Role in the Global Fund

Qatar became a donor to the Global Fund in 2016.
Since then, it has steadily increased its contributions.
Currently, Qatar holds a non-voting seat on the donor side of the Global Fund Board.
Morauta expressed hope that Qatar’s increasing involvement will lead to a full voting position.

Qatar’s expanding participation reflects its growing influence and commitment to global health initiatives.

Author’s Summary

Qatar is emerging as a key partner in global health financing, steadily increasing its role and contributions to the Global Fund’s fight against infectious diseases worldwide.

The Peninsula Qatar — 2025-11-07