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 reliable partner in the global fight against infectious diseases. She emphasized Qatar’s rising role in global health financing.

In an exclusive interview with The Peninsula during the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Morauta described the Global Fund as a “unique partnership” that brings together governments, private foundations, and civil society to achieve tangible health improvements in developing countries.

Since its inception in 2002, the Global Fund has allocated over $70 billion to low- and middle-income countries, saving more than 70 million lives and cutting 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

Morauta also highlighted that Qatar joined as a donor in 2016 and has steadily increased its contributions since then. Though Qatar currently holds a non-voting donor seat on the Global Fund Board, she expressed optimism that Doha’s deeper engagement will soon lead to a full voting role.

Key Facts

Global Fund created in 2002.
Over $70 billion disbursed to low- and middle-income countries.
More than 70 million lives saved.
Deaths from AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria reduced by 63%.
Qatar joined as a donor in 2016 and increased contributions over time.
Qatar currently holds a non-voting donor seat on the Global Fund Board.

Author's Summary

Qatar is gaining recognition as an important partner in global health financing, steadily increasing its role and influence within the Global Fund’s fight against infectious diseases.

The Peninsula Qatar — 2025-11-07