The World Health Organization (WHO) is urgently seeking $1.5 billion in funding to address health needs in numerous humanitarian crises worldwide.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized the goal of providing life-saving assistance to around 87 million people, spanning regions such as Ukraine, Gaza, and Afghanistan.
The occupied Palestinian Territories, notably Gaza, face a critical health emergency, requiring $219 million to address immediate needs. The global health emergencies demanding significant attention also include the ongoing challenges posed by COVID-19 and the situation in Afghanistan, where 23.7 million people urgently need access to clean water and sanitation.
Tedros stressed the importance of swift and flexible funding, stating that a reactive approach is insufficient. The WHO’s plea highlights the crucial need for international support to prevent dire consequences and underscores the cost of inaction that the world cannot afford.
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