Updated Tue, September 20th 2016 at 00:24 GMT +3Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation {Photo Courtesy}The Global Fund has raised $13 billion to fight malaria, tuberculosis, HIV and AIDS. Speaking on the replenishment, Bill Gates who co-chairs the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation said, "Given the many challenges governments face today, I'm inspired by the generosity of partners at this replenishment. Gates noted, "Fund has consistently proven that it is one of the most impactful investments a donor can make in global health. By continually innovating to make health products more affordable and accessible, and identifying new approaches for prevention and treatment, the Global Fund has delivered incredible results." "I believe the Global Fund will go down in history as one of humanity's greatest achievements.

Source: Standard Digital September 19, 2016 21:36 UTC