WHO Member States Warn of Acute Operational Risks Amidst Severe Budget Cuts

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WHO Member States Warn of Acute Operational Risks Amidst Severe Budget Cuts

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WHO member states have warned of acute operational risks due to severe budget cuts, alarmed about the organization's ability to maintain personnel and emergency funding. Diverging regional priorities complicate finding sustainable financing solutions.

Sweeping personnel cuts and a massive emergency funding shortfall trigger sharp warnings about acute WHO operational risks from member states and experts. Yet, diverging regional priorities complicate short-term and sustainable financing solutions. GENEVA –Member states sounded alarms over severe WHO budget constraints on Thursday at the World Health Assembly. Delegates warned that a  9.4% staff […]

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