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- Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), said 2025 was challenging due to funding cuts, including the United States' withdrawal, prompting more than 1,000 staff to leave.
- He urged member states to raise fees to reduce dependence on contributions and pursue long-term stability and independence from major donors.
- The WHO executive board will address withdrawal notifications from the United States and Argentina.
