According to a statement released on Friday, the organization said the money is urgently needed to extend assistance to up to 305 million people who need humanitarian assistance in 2025.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for US$ 1.5
billion for its 2025 Health Emergency Appeal (HEA), to support life-saving
health interventions worldwide.
According to a statement released on Friday, the organization
said the money is urgently needed to extend assistance to up to 305 million people
who need humanitarian assistance in 2025.
The appeal, launched by Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the
WHO Director-General, outlines the critical priorities and resources needed to
address 42 ongoing health emergencies, including 17 Grade 3 crises – the most
severe emergencies requiring the highest level of response.
“Conflicts, outbreaks, climate-related disasters and other
health emergencies are no longer isolated or occasional – they are relentless,
overlapping and intensifying. From controlling cholera outbreaks to providing
mental health support in conflict zones, WHO’s work extends beyond the
immediate care we provide. We empower communities to protect themselves,
prioritize equity, and build a legacy of preparedness. This appeal is about
enabling WHO to save lives, protect the right to health, and provide hope where
there is none.”
Among the countries that the organization has listed for
emergency health assistance include those that are currently experiencing conflict
such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, the occupied Palestinian
territory and Sudan.
These are usually provided essential care and medical
supplies and handling other effects of conflict such as treating malnutrition and supporting maternal
and child health; conducting vaccination campaigns to prevent disease outbreaks, and offering mental health support to populations impacted by trauma.
The Appeal highlights four key challenges facing the world
currently: climate change, conflict,
displacement and disease outbreaks. These they say are responsible for fueling deeper, longer-lasting health crises and putting the world’s most vulnerable at greater risk.