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	~~{{Use dmy dates\|date~~=~~October 2023}}~~		== Unitaid ==
	~~{{Use British English\|date~~=~~October 2023}}~~		[[File:UNITAID_Logo_tagline_RGB_Col.svg\|thumb\|right\|Unitaid logo]]
	~~{{Short description~~\|~~International health initiative}}~~		'''Unitaid''' is an international organization that invests in innovations to prevent, diagnose, and treat major diseases in low- and middle-income countries. It was established in 2006 and is hosted by the [[World Health Organization]] (WHO).
	~~{{Redirect~~\|~~UNITAID~~\|the ~~song by Air\|Unita~~ (~~song~~)}}

	[[~~File:UNITAID Logo tagline RGB Col~~.~~svg\|thumb\|right\|Logo~~ of ~~Unitaid]]~~		== History ==
			Unitaid was founded in 2006 by the governments of [[Brazil]], [[Chile]], [[France]], [[Norway]], and the [[United Kingdom]]. The organization was created to address the need for innovative solutions to improve access to medicines and health products in developing countries. Unitaid's funding model is unique, as it relies on a combination of government contributions and innovative financing mechanisms, such as the airline ticket levy.

	~~'''~~Unitaid''' is ~~an international~~ health ~~initiative that works~~ to ~~improve access to quality health products for major~~ diseases such as [[HIV/AIDS]], [[tuberculosis]], and [[malaria]]~~, primarily in low-income countries~~. ~~It was established in 2006 by~~ the ~~governments~~ of ~~[[Brazil]], [[Chile]], [[France]], [[Norway]],~~ and ~~the [[United Kingdom]]~~.		== Mission and Objectives ==
			Unitaid's mission is to maximize the effectiveness of the global health response by investing in new ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases such as [[HIV/AIDS]], [[tuberculosis]], and [[malaria]]. The organization focuses on accelerating the availability of new health products and ensuring they are affordable and accessible to those in need.

	==~~History~~==		== Key Initiatives ==
	Unitaid ~~was founded in September 2006, following~~ a global health ~~initiatives. Unitaid's funding is primarily derived from a small levy on airline tickets, known as the "air ticket levy," which has been implemented by several countries~~.		Unitaid supports a range of initiatives aimed at improving global health outcomes. These include:

	~~==Mission and Objectives==~~		* '''HIV/AIDS''': Unitaid invests in projects that aim to improve access to antiretroviral therapy and develop new diagnostic tools for early detection of HIV.
	Unitaid~~'s mission is~~ to ~~maximize the effectiveness of the global health response by catalyzing equitable~~ access to ~~better health products~~. The organization ~~focuses on identifying market inefficiencies~~ and ~~investing in innovative solutions to overcome them~~. Unitaid ~~aims to accelerate~~ the ~~availability~~ of new ~~health products~~, ~~reduce prices, and~~ improve ~~the quality of~~ existing ~~products~~.		* '''Tuberculosis''': The organization funds initiatives to develop new TB diagnostics and treatments, particularly for drug-resistant strains.
			* '''Malaria''': Unitaid supports the development of new insecticides and treatments to combat malaria, as well as initiatives to improve access to existing interventions.

	==~~Key Initiatives~~==		== Funding and Partnerships ==
	Unitaid ~~has launched several key initiatives~~ to ~~address major global health challenges:~~		Unitaid's funding comes from a combination of government contributions and innovative financing mechanisms. The organization works closely with a range of partners, including governments, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations, to implement its projects and achieve its objectives.

	* '''HIV/AIDS''': Unitaid ~~supports~~ the ~~development and distribution~~ of ~~affordable antiretroviral drugs~~ and ~~diagnostic tools~~.		== Governance ==
	* '''Tuberculosis''': The ~~organization invests in new treatments and diagnostic technologies to combat drug-resistant strains~~ of ~~tuberculosis.~~		Unitaid is governed by an Executive Board, which is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the organization and overseeing its operations. The Board is composed of representatives from donor countries, recipient countries, and other stakeholders.
	* '''Malaria''': Unitaid funds initiatives to improve access to effective malaria treatments and ~~preventive measures, such as insecticide-treated bed nets~~.

	==~~Partnerships~~==		== Impact ==
	Unitaid ~~collaborates with~~ a ~~wide range of partners, including governments, international organizations, non~~-~~governmental organizations,~~ and ~~the private sector~~. ~~Key partners include~~ the ~~[[World Health Organization]]~~, ~~the [[Global Fund~~ to ~~Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria]], and the [[Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation]]~~.		Since its inception, Unitaid has played a significant role in improving access to health products in low- and middle-income countries. The organization's investments have led to the development and deployment of new health technologies, contributing to global efforts to combat major diseases.

	~~==Funding==~~		== Related Pages ==
	Unitaid's funding model is based on innovative financing mechanisms, with the air ticket levy being the primary source of income. This approach has allowed Unitaid to mobilize significant resources to support its initiatives. Additional funding comes from direct contributions by donor countries and philanthropic organizations.

	~~==Impact==~~
	Since its inception, Unitaid has played a crucial role in reducing the prices of key health products and accelerating their availability in low-income countries. The organization's efforts have contributed to significant improvements in global health outcomes, particularly in the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.

	==Related ~~pages~~==
	* [[Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria]]
	* [[World Health Organization]]		* [[World Health Organization]]
	* [[~~Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation~~]]		* [[HIV/AIDS]]
			* [[Tuberculosis]]
	~~==References==~~		* [[Malaria]]
	~~{{Reflist}}~~

	[[Category:International health organizations]]		[[Category:International health organizations]]
	[[Category:Organizations established in 2006]]		[[Category:Organizations established in 2006]]
	~~[[Category:Health charities]]~~

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	~~'''Unitaid''' is a global~~ health initiative ~~that is part of~~ the World Health Organization. It is a major purchaser of drugs and diagnostics for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, and it works to reduce prices and speed up the availability of treatment for these diseases in developing countries. Unitaid is funded by a levy on airline tickets and by ~~government contributions.~~		{{Use dmy dates\|date=October 2023}}
			{{Use British English\|date=October 2023}}
			{{Short description\|International health initiative}}
			{{Redirect\|UNITAID\|the song by Air\|Unita (song)}}

	~~== History ==~~		[[File:UNITAID Logo tagline RGB Col.svg\|thumb\|right\|Logo of Unitaid]]
	Unitaid was established in 2006 by the governments of Brazil, Chile, France, Norway and the United Kingdom. The idea for the organization came from a proposal by French President Jacques Chirac and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for a global tax to fund the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. The proposal was endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2006.

	~~== Funding ==~~		'''Unitaid''' is an international health initiative that works to improve access to quality health products for major diseases such as [[HIV/AIDS]], [[tuberculosis]], and [[malaria]], primarily in low-income countries. It was established in 2006 by the governments of [[Brazil]], [[Chile]], [[France]], [[Norway]], and the [[United Kingdom]].
	Unitaid is ~~funded by a levy on airline tickets~~ and ~~by government contributions~~. ~~The airline ticket levy is implemented~~ by ~~nine countries: Cameroon~~, Chile, ~~Congo,~~ France, ~~Madagascar, Mali, Mauritius, Niger~~, and the ~~Republic of Korea. The levy has raised over $2 billion since it was implemented in 2006~~.

	== ~~Impact~~ ==		==History==
	Unitaid ~~has had~~ a ~~significant impact on the global fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis,~~ and ~~malaria~~. ~~It has helped~~ to ~~reduce~~ the ~~price of antiretroviral therapy~~ for ~~HIV/AIDS by more than 80%, and it has helped~~ to ~~introduce new, more effective treatments for tuberculosis and malaria~~. Unitaid ~~has also played~~ a ~~key role in~~ the ~~fight against HIV/AIDS in children~~, by ~~supporting the development and introduction of child-friendly antiretroviral formulations~~.		Unitaid was founded in September 2006, following a proposal by then French President [[Jacques Chirac]] and . The organization was created to address the need for innovative financing mechanisms to support global health initiatives. Unitaid's funding is primarily derived from a small levy on airline tickets, known as the "air ticket levy," which has been implemented by several countries.

	== ~~See also~~ ==		==Mission and Objectives==
			Unitaid's mission is to maximize the effectiveness of the global health response by catalyzing equitable access to better health products. The organization focuses on identifying market inefficiencies and investing in innovative solutions to overcome them. Unitaid aims to accelerate the availability of new health products, reduce prices, and improve the quality of existing products.

			==Key Initiatives==
			Unitaid has launched several key initiatives to address major global health challenges:

			* '''HIV/AIDS''': Unitaid supports the development and distribution of affordable antiretroviral drugs and diagnostic tools.
			* '''Tuberculosis''': The organization invests in new treatments and diagnostic technologies to combat drug-resistant strains of tuberculosis.
			* '''Malaria''': Unitaid funds initiatives to improve access to effective malaria treatments and preventive measures, such as insecticide-treated bed nets.

			==Partnerships==
			Unitaid collaborates with a wide range of partners, including governments, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector. Key partners include the [[World Health Organization]], the [[Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria]], and the [[Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation]].

			==Funding==
			Unitaid's funding model is based on innovative financing mechanisms, with the air ticket levy being the primary source of income. This approach has allowed Unitaid to mobilize significant resources to support its initiatives. Additional funding comes from direct contributions by donor countries and philanthropic organizations.

			==Impact==
			Since its inception, Unitaid has played a crucial role in reducing the prices of key health products and accelerating their availability in low-income countries. The organization's efforts have contributed to significant improvements in global health outcomes, particularly in the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.

			==Related pages==
			* [[Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria]]
	* [[World Health Organization]]		* [[World Health Organization]]
	* [[~~HIV/AIDS~~]]		* [[Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation]]
	* [[Tuberculosis]]
	* [[Malaria]]

	~~== References ==~~
	~~<references />~~

	~~[[Category:Global health organizations]]~~		==References==
	~~[[Category:World Health Organization]]~~		{{Reflist}}
	~~[[Category:HIV/AIDS organizations]]~~
	~~[[Category:Tuberculosis organizations]]~~
	~~[[Category:Malaria organizations]]~~

	~~{{stub}}~~		[[Category:International health organizations]]
			[[Category:Organizations established in 2006]]
			[[Category:Health charities]]

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'''Unitaid''' is a global health initiative that is part of the World Health Organization. It is a major purchaser of drugs and diagnostics for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, and it works to reduce prices and speed up the availability of treatment for these diseases in developing countries. Unitaid is funded by a levy on airline tickets and by government contributions.

== History ==
Unitaid was established in 2006 by the governments of Brazil, Chile, France, Norway and the United Kingdom. The idea for the organization came from a proposal by French President Jacques Chirac and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for a global tax to fund the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. The proposal was endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2006.

== Funding ==
Unitaid is funded by a levy on airline tickets and by government contributions. The airline ticket levy is implemented by nine countries: Cameroon, Chile, Congo, France, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritius, Niger, and the Republic of Korea. The levy has raised over $2 billion since it was implemented in 2006.

== Impact ==
Unitaid has had a significant impact on the global fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. It has helped to reduce the price of antiretroviral therapy for HIV/AIDS by more than 80%, and it has helped to introduce new, more effective treatments for tuberculosis and malaria. Unitaid has also played a key role in the fight against HIV/AIDS in children, by supporting the development and introduction of child-friendly antiretroviral formulations.

== See also ==
* [[World Health Organization]]
* [[HIV/AIDS]]
* [[Tuberculosis]]
* [[Malaria]]

== References ==
<references />

[[Category:Global health organizations]]
[[Category:World Health Organization]]
[[Category:HIV/AIDS organizations]]
[[Category:Tuberculosis organizations]]
[[Category:Malaria organizations]]

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