Chipoka Malenga

Peter Sands, Executive Director of the Global Fund, emphasizes the critical need for ongoing donor funding for combating HIV, TB, and malaria. He highlights how cutting aid puts lives at risk and calls for sustained investments to ensure health security. Meanwhile, Chipoka Malenga, Zambia's Minister of Commerce, discusses his country’s innovative strategy to fill the aid gap through investments in mining and critical minerals. He acknowledges the long transition time needed but remains optimistic about self-reliance and economic growth.