By: Aleeza Aamir (Results volunteer)
Health systems in Sudan have collapsed. Lack of accessibility to proper healthcare has reached the point where about 80% of their health facilities in conflict-affected areas are no longer functioning. The Global Fund has provided much needed support to the Sudanese by working against AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, all common cases there.
However, as countries cut down on the aid they provide The Global Fund with, the organization becomes unsure if they will be able to continue their efforts. It is unknown how long countries, like Sudan, can survive without any support.
Canada’s funding would prove to be extremely helpful, and make a significant difference in powering them to continue helping people in need to fight against those diseases. If Canada assisted in saving about 65 million lives before, that number will only continue to grow. Their contribution will cause less suffering in the world, which is important to create real change.
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