The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Annual Review has reaffirmed Unitaid’s leadership in global health innovation and market-shaping, with its third A+ rating. This recognition highlights Unitaid’s exceptional performance in accelerating access to lifesaving health solutions, expanding partnerships, and pioneering new areas of impact.
“Unitaid continues to demonstrate its vital role in shaping the global health landscape and delivering impact where it is needed most,” said Marisol Touraine, Chair of the Unitaid Executive Board. “This A+ rating is a reflection of our commitment to ensuring equitable access to health innovations, forging strong partnerships, and driving forward solutions that save lives and strengthen health systems worldwide.”
According to the review, this top-tier rating reflects Unitaid’s ability to exceed expectations in key areas, including:
FCDO’s A+ rating is a testament to Unitaid’s commitment to tackling some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. Despite global funding constraints, Unitaid remains a driving force in increasing access to affordable health innovation, and ensuring that lifesaving tools reach those who need them most.
Dr. Philippe Duneton
Executive Director, Unitaid
This recognition highlights ongoing efforts to advance solutions for HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, and maternal and child health. Looking ahead, Unitaid will continue working alongside its partners to address evolving global health challenges, support sustainable financing, and contribute to progress in health equity, pandemic preparedness, and access to innovation.
About Unitaid
Unitaid is a global health organization that saves lives by making new health products available and affordable for people in low- and middle-income countries. Unitaid works with partners to identify innovative treatments, tests and tools, help tackle the market barriers that are holding them back, and get them to the people who need them most – fast. Since Unitaid was created in 2006, the organization has unlocked access to more than 100 groundbreaking health products to help address the world’s biggest health challenges, including HIV, TB and malaria; women’s and children’s health; and pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. Every year, more than 300 million people benefit from the products Unitaid has helped roll out. Unitaid is hosted by the World Health Organization. www.unitaid.org
