Africa: Global Fund's Replenishment Highlights Need for Diverse Sources of Funding: [Malaria Consortium] The Global Fund Eighth Replenishment Summit aimed to raise $18 billion for the next three years to save up to 23 million lives during that period. By the end of proceedings on Friday, however, pledges totalled just $11.34 billion -- falling far short of the target. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TPS4PC #GlobalFund #MalariaPrevention #AfricaHealth #FundingForHealth #PublicHealth

Africa: $2.5 Billion in Funding From Gates Foundation To End Women's 'Needless Suffering': [allAfrica] Monrovia -- The largest pledge ever by the Gates Foundation for research work into "chronically underfunded areas" of women's health was announced by the foundation on Monday. The foundation's commitment is U.S.$2.5 billion for health research and development, and will support more than… http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TMKz4D #WomensHealth #GatesFoundation #HealthInnovation #WomenEmpowerment #FundingForHealth