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European Commission Commits €700M to Global Health Fund

4/8/2026

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The European Commission pledged €700 million to the Global Fund at the G7 One Health Summit in Lyon, France, with €185 million available immediately.
Commissioner Jozef Síkela announced a further €46.5 million to strengthen health security in Africa and Europe, focusing on antimicrobial resistance.
The summit linked health threats to climate change and cited the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and Africa CDC as key partners.

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The European Commission pledged €700 million to the Global Fund at the G7 One Health Summit in Lyon, France, with €185 million available immediately.
Commissioner Jozef Síkela announced a further €46.5 million to strengthen health security in Africa and Europe, focusing on antimicrobial resistance.
The summit linked health threats to climate change and cited the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and Africa CDC as key partners.