Nigeria, Nov. 22 -- Top The Global Fund on Friday said it has secured pledges worth $11.34 billion to sustain the fight against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, save millions of lives, and strengthen systems for health.

In a statement published on its website, the Global Fund said the pledges were made by partners at its Eighth Replenishment Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa.

According to the statement, the new support package will focus on expanding access to diagnostic services, improving the availability of essential medicines, and strengthening frontline health systems in states with high disease burdens.

The organisation also aims to close persistent treatment gaps, particularly in hard-to-reach communities.

The summit, co...