The CCM/E is a national-level body that is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the GFATM grants in Ethiopia. The CCM/E is composed of representatives from the Government of Ethiopia, civil society organizations, and the private sector. The CCM/E is responsible for:

The GFATM is an international financing mechanism that provides grants to low- and middle-income countries to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. The GFATM is the largest financier of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria control programs in the world, and has invested over US$16.4 billion in these programs since 2002.

The CCM/E works with the GFATM to ensure that the GFATM grants are used effectively to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria in Ethiopia. The CCM/E does this by:

• Developing the national strategy for the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
• Monitoring the progress of the GFATM grants.
• Advocating for the interests of people living with AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.

The benefits of the CCM/E working with the GFATM include:

• Increased access to treatment for people living with AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
• Reduced stigma and discrimination against people living with AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
• Improved health systems in Ethiopia.

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is an international financing mechanism that provides grants to low- and middle-income countries to fight these three diseases. The Global Fund is the largest financier of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria control programs in the world, and has invested over US$16.4 billion in these programs since 2002.

The Global Fund works by providing grants to countries that have a national strategy to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. The grants are used to support a wide range of activities, including:

• Prevention: The Global Fund supports the distribution of insecticide-treated nets, indoor residual spraying, and other prevention measures.
• Treatment: The Global Fund supports the provision of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria treatment, including antiretroviral therapy (ART), tuberculosis treatment, and artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT).
• Care: The Global Fund supports the provision of care for people living with AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, including counseling, support groups, and home-based care.
• Systems strengthening: The Global Fund supports the strengthening of health systems in countries where it invests, including the training of health workers and the procurement of medical supplies.

There are many ways you can help the Global Fund fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. You can:

• Donate to the Global Fund through its website.
• Volunteer your time to help the Global Fund fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
• Advocate for the Global Fund’s work to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.

The Global Fund’s goals are to:

• Save lives.
• Reduce the impact of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria on people’s lives.
• Strengthen health systems in countries where the Global Fund invests.

What are the Global Fund’s achievements?

The Global Fund has achieved significant results in the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. Since 2002, the Global Fund has helped to:

• Save 19.4 million lives.
• Prevent 22.9 million new HIV infections.
• Treat 18.7 million people with HIV.
• Treat 17.2 million people with tuberculosis.
• Reduce malaria deaths by 26%.

You can learn more about the Global Fund by visiting its website at www.theglobalfund.org . You can also follow the Global Fund on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.