WASHINGTON, DC April 22 \u2014 Donors have committed more than $800 million to the Global Financing Facility (GFF) to accelerate efforts to reduce maternal and child deaths, marking a strong start to its new investment round.<\/p>\n
The GFF announced funding commitments totalling $806 million during the World Bank Group-IMF Spring Meetings, representing over 80 percent of its $1 billion fundraising target for 2026.<\/p>\n
The funds will support the GFF\u2019s TRANSFORM 2030 strategy, a five-year plan aimed at scaling lifesaving health and nutrition interventions in countries with the highest burden of maternal and child mortality.<\/p>\n
Hosted by the World Bank Group, the GFF is a country-led partnership that works through national health systems to expand access to care for women, children and adolescents.<\/p>\n
Under the new strategy, the GFF plans to expand its reach from 36 to 50 countries by 2030, leveraging an estimated $12.5 billion in World Bank financing, alongside $17.8 billion from partners and $21.4 billion in domestic resources.<\/p>\n
Mamta Murthi, Vice President for People at the World Bank Group and Chair of the GFF Trust Fund Committee, said the investment would help deliver results faster.<\/p>\n
\u201cInvesting in women, children and adolescents builds human capital, reduces poverty, and creates jobs and lasting prosperity,\u201d she said, noting that a fully funded GFF could deliver lifesaving care \u201ctwice as fast.\u201d<\/p>\n
The new commitments include contributions from governments and philanthropic organisations such as Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the Gates Foundation and the Children\u2019s Investment Fund Foundation.<\/p>\n
Part of the funding will support a newly launched $250 million Sustainable Commodities Access Program, aimed at improving access to essential medical supplies and strengthening supply chains. An additional $15 million has been committed to an innovations programme to scale maternal and newborn care solutions.<\/p>\n
Since its launch in 2015, the GFF says partner countries have made significant progress, with many reducing maternal and child mortality rates and improving nutrition outcomes.<\/p>\n
Officials said the latest pledges come at a critical time, as global health gains face pressure from economic shocks and system constraints, underscoring the need for sustained investment in resilient health systems.<\/p>\n
The GFF aims to mobilise additional funding in the coming months as it works toward its $1 billion target by the end of 2026.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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