Global Fund Mission Commences in Liberia to Strengthen HIV, TB and Malaria Response and Align Budget Priorities

Monrovia, Liberia-The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Liberia Coordinating Mechanism (LCM), in collaboration with the Global Fund Country Team for Liberia, officially commenced a high-level oversight mission on Monday, July 14, 2025 in Monrovia. The mission, which runs from July 13 to 18, is focused on strengthening implementation oversight, program effectiveness, and budget realignment under Global Fund-supported health programs.

The Global Fund delegation includes Manassé Kassi (Fund Portfolio Manager for Liberia) Sule Abah (Global Fund Country Team Liberia PSM Lead) and Afiefa Barrow (Global Fund Country Team Liberia Finance Lead) who are leading engagements alongside national counterparts to review implementation progress and discuss funding priorities.

The ongoing mission features a series of technical and strategic sessions addressing the performance and funding landscape of Liberia’s HIV and TB programs, with active participation from the MOH’s National AIDS & STI Control Program (NACP) and the National Leprosy and Tuberculosis Control Program (NLTCP). 

A key highlight of a Tuesday, July 15 session, held at the Corina Hotel, is the review of the reprioritized budget for the LBR-C-PLAN grant, showcasing adjustments made to align with evolving health priorities, funding realities, and programmatic risks. The presentation includes a breakdown of major budget shifts, underlying drivers, and mitigation plans for impacted activities, followed by minutes of Q&A.

Additionally, parallel deep-dive technical sessions are being held focusing on:

HIV programmatic activities, Human Rights, and Community Systems Strengthening (CSS)

HIV and TB quantification, Health Product Management Tools (HPMT), and health product budget allocations

Program management costs and efficiency measures

Similar discussion is expected to be held in response to addressing malaria related issues before the end of the mission visit. 

The broader mission spans five thematic workstreams, including Grant Reprioritization, Community Health and HRH, Health Finance, and Health Product & Waste Management. It involves key engagements with the Ministry of Health, LCM Executive Committee, PIL, CRS, and a range of implementing partners and civil society actors.

This mission underscores Liberia’s ongoing commitment to evidence-based planning, accountability, and ensuring that Global Fund investments continue to deliver impact and equitable health outcomes across the country.

Source: Liberia Coordinating Mechanism (LCM)