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WHO Faces $600 Million Shortfall, Threatens Health Progress

5/2/2025

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WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus sounded the alarm on a looming crisis in global health funding, exacerbated by the U.S. withdrawal. With a staggering $600 million shortfall, the WHO is considering a drastic 21% budget cut for 2026-27, jeopardizing healthcare systems in vulnerable nations and threatening hard-won advancements against diseases.

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WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus sounded the alarm on a looming crisis in global health funding, exacerbated by the U.S. withdrawal. With a staggering $600 million shortfall, the WHO is considering a drastic 21% budget cut for 2026-27, jeopardizing healthcare systems in vulnerable nations and threatening hard-won advancements against diseases.