By: Hassan Sajjad (Results volunteer)
As Budget 2025 approaches, Canadians are hearing talk of government-wide cuts. Prime Minister Mark Carney promised during the election not to reduce international assistance—now is the time to hold him to that commitment. Cutting support to life-saving global health programs would be a step backward at a time when the world needs Canada’s leadership more than ever.
On World Lung Day (September 25), we’re reminded that tuberculosis—one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases—still claims over a million lives each year, mostly in the world’s poorest communities. Thanks to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, more than 50 million lives have been saved. The Global Fund remains one of the most effective and transparent mechanisms for tackling global health inequities and strengthening healthcare systems.
With rising global health threats and widening inequalities, we urge Canada to continue to champion the Global Fund and build on our strong record of support. Maintaining—and even increasing—our contributions will help the world #WinTheFight against AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, while reaffirming Canada’s reputation as a compassionate and responsible global leader.
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