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Lord Fowler, Catherine West MP, Virendra Sharma MP and Peter Sands

Together, we can beat infectious diseases for good
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By Lord Fowler, Catherine West MP, Virendra Sharma MP and Peter Sands
Together, we can beat infectious diseases for good
Twenty years ago, the United Kingdom brought its strength to bear on one of the world’s most pressing health crises by joining the international community to form the Global Fund – a partnership to fight HIV, TB and malaria. At the time, these diseases seemed unstoppable. They were claiming millions of lives, with devastating consequences for families and communities around the world.