WHO Launches $1.5 Billion Appeal to Tackle Global Health Crises
January 16, 2025 | 12:00 PM
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a $1.5 billion appeal to urgently address pressing global health crises, including ongoing emergencies and long-term health challenges.
This unprecedented appeal aims to support WHO’s strategic plan to prepare for and respond effectively to health emergencies, strengthen health systems, and promote well-being around the world. The funds will be allocated to the following key areas:
1. Emergency Preparedness and Response (50%)
- Establishing early warning systems and surveillance networks
- Stockpiling essential medicines, diagnostics, and equipment
- Training healthcare workers in disaster management
- Supporting rapid response teams to contain outbreaks and provide emergency medical assistance
2. Strengthening Health Systems (30%)
- Improving access to primary healthcare services
- Building resilient health systems capable of withstanding future crises
- Investing in health infrastructure, including hospitals, clinics, and laboratories
- Training and deploying healthcare professionals in underserved areas
3. Promoting Well-being (20%)
- Promoting mental health and well-being, particularly in conflict-affected communities
- Addressing non-communicable diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes
- Advocating for healthy lifestyles and environmental sustainability
- Strengthening health research and innovation
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized the critical need for this funding: “We are facing unprecedented global health challenges that require an unprecedented response. This appeal is not just about responding to the emergencies of today, but also about investing in a healthier and more equitable future for all.”
The appeal is complemented by WHO’s Global Health Preparedness Strategy, which outlines a roadmap for strengthening global capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to health crises.
WHO calls upon governments, donors, partner organizations, and individuals to contribute to this vital funding initiative. The organization’s goal is to secure the necessary resources to save lives, protect health, and build a more resilient world.
To donate or learn more about the appeal, visit the WHO website at www.who.int/appeals.
Additional Information:
- The appeal is part of WHO’s broader funding strategy for the 2022-2025 biennium, which seeks to raise a total of $5.5 billion.
- The funding gap for global health emergencies alone is estimated to be over $10 billion annually.
- WHO’s previous Emergency Appeals have been instrumental in responding to major health crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, and the humanitarian crisis in Syria.
WHO launches $1.5 billion appeal to tackle global health crises
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