The World Health Organization (WHO) stated at a Berlin event that it has secured additional financial commitments totaling $700 million for its 2025-2028 budget. This is on top of the $300 million that the African and European Unions have already committed to.
The Importance of Funding for the WHO and Its Changes
- Investments in health systems are investments in public health, and contribute towards stable societies and a stable economy: WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
- Germany, together with the United States, collectively contributed a minimum of 360 million euros ($392 million).
- WHO aims to have 50% of its budget derived from mandatory charging by member states by 2030-2031
- Even small donations can "make a real difference", said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, urging other countries to help bolster WHO as global health programmes cannot succeed in the long term without the organisation.
- Found in 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) is made up of 194 country members.
- Flagship initiatives, namely the Global Vaccine Action Plan and Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.
Month: Current Affairs - November 13, 2024
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