The World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Jan. 28, 2025. (Credit: Denis Balibouse/Reuters)
The World Health Organization is appealing for $1 billion for health emergencies this year, down by a third from last year, as donor funding falls and amid doubts about contributions from its former top donor, the United States.
"We're focusing on those most in need, where we can save the most lives," Executive Director Chikwe Ihekweazu told a Geneva briefing on Tuesday, saying the funding would go to 36 emergencies, including Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine.
"We are deeply worried about the vast needs and how we will meet them," he added.
The World Health Organization is appealing for $1 billion for health emergencies this year, down by a third from last year, as donor funding falls and amid doubts about contributions from its former top donor, the United States.
"We're focusing on those most in need, where we can save the most lives," Executive Director Chikwe Ihekweazu told a Geneva briefing on Tuesday, saying the funding would go to 36 emergencies, including Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine.
"We are deeply worried about the vast needs and how we will meet them," he added.
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