130 million kronor for global
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130 million kronor for global health

The government points to a deteriorating global health situation and is allocating 130 million kronor to fight AIDS and tuberculosis and to support maternity care.

The support package - which is taken from the allocated development aid budget - has two parts.

SEK 70 million goes to the Global Fund, which contributes to financing efforts against HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, as well as to strengthening health systems.

SEK 60 million is earmarked for the UN Population Fund to increase investments in maternal and newborn care, with particular emphasis on the training and employment of midwives.

"With this support, we are helping some of the world's most vulnerable people. The US withdrawal has put great pressure on the global health system, with terrible consequences," said Minister of Development Assistance and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (M) in a statement.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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