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WHO Faces Funding Crisis: 75% of Offices Disrupted

4/12/2025

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Nearly 75% of WHO country offices are grappling with health service disruptions due to funding cuts, with a staggering 25% forced to close facilities. WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus calls for nations to explore new funding avenues. In this climate, Norway is urged to step up its global health leadership as support for health initiatives dwindles.

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Nearly 75% of WHO country offices are grappling with health service disruptions due to funding cuts, with a staggering 25% forced to close facilities. WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus calls for nations to explore new funding avenues. In this climate, Norway is urged to step up its global health leadership as support for health initiatives dwindles.