Germany is committing €1 billion ($1.16 billion) over the next three years to support the global fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, Development Minister Reem Alabali-Radovan announced on Sunday at the start of a World Health Summit in Berlin.

“With this, we are sending an important signal: Germany will continue to engage in protecting people worldwide from diseases,” Alabali-Radovan said, confirming the country’s 2026–2028 financing support for the Global Fund.

Alabali-Radovan said this commitment was achieved despite painful budget cuts and significant financial pressures within the ministry.

Combating major infectious diseases is not only a humanitarian imperative but also a matter of common sense, as pathogens know no borders, she said.

“Every euro invested in the fund pays off. It strengthens the health systems of partner countries and makes the world more resilient. This way, we save millions of lives,” she said.

Founded in 2002, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is the largest multilateral grant provider in the health sector for low-income countries. It is funded by governments, foundations and private donors.

According to the German Development Ministry, the goal of the current funding round is to save more than 23 million additional lives. Germany’s pledge includes €100 million in debt swaps.

The World Health Summit was set to formally open in Berlin on Sunday evening.