The World Health Organization (WHO) is confronting a severe financial shortfall of approximately $2.5 billion, even after implementing significant budget cuts.
This crisis is exacerbated by the United States’ decision to withdraw from the organization and halt foreign aid, leading to an immediate $600 million deficit for the current year.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has indicated that these funding gaps necessitate substantial reductions in both workforce and critical health programs, potentially endangering millions of lives globally.
The organization is urgently seeking alternative funding sources to mitigate the impact of these cuts on essential health services.
