Bridging the Gap: Why the European Union must address the Global Fund's funding crisis to tackle the escalating HIV and TB epidemic in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

The world’s failure to adequately address the impact of TB and HIV is largely due to a lack of political will and financial commitment. There is an urgent need for greater leadership and accountability on these issues at regional level. The EU has an unprecedented opportunity to take on this leadership role by stepping in to fill these funding gaps and ultimately saving people’s lives.