The debrief was held on 15 August, focusing on the outcomes of the Global Fund Board Retreat and committee meetings (AFC, EGC), as well as a call for hosting the upcoming SEA Constituency meeting. Attendees included the Board Member (BM), Alternate Board Member (ABM), Constituency Focal Point (CFP), and representatives from CCMs. Ms. Aishath Samiya (ABM) sharing key takeaways from the Board Retreat in July 2024. She highlighted four funding scenarios for the 8th replenishment and their potential impact on HIV, TB, and malaria programs, emphasizing concerns about reduced funding. Mr. Rai Mahimapat Ray then presented insights from the Audit and Finance Committee, focusing on the potential threat posed by the Pandemic Fund and how donor allocations may shift away from the Global Fund Mr. Manaj Kumar Biswas followed with a discussion on the Ethics and Governance Committee meeting, addressing governance assessments, African representation, and challenges related to limited internet access during the meeting.