Guidance note on the inclusion of activities for AMR surveillance and laboratory strengthening into Global Fund proposals

Overview

This guidance note explains the importance of including activities for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance and laboratory strengthening into proposals for the Global Fund. It also provides details on activities that should be included. It is intended for those preparing proposals for grants from the Global Fund.

AMR severely undermines progress against HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria by increasing treatment failure, mortality, and health system costs due to resistant bacterial and fungal co-infections. By integrating AMR surveillance and laboratory strengthening activities into Global Fund grant proposals countries can support more effective HIV, TB, and malaria disease programmes and improve readiness for emerging infectious threats.