W.H.O. on the verge of financial collapse?

Apparently, the United States has been substantially financing the World Health Organization.

The organization's financial instability has been exacerbated by the United States' withdrawal and funding reductions from other member states. In response, the WHO is proposing to reduce staff numbers and scale back its operations. An internal memo dated March 28, 2025, indicates plans to slash the budget by 21%, decreasing from $5.3 billion to $4.2 billion, to address a nearly $600 million funding gap. Job cuts are expected across all levels, with significant reductions in senior leadership positions at the Geneva headquarters. ​Reuters+1Health Policy Watch+1

The U.S. withdrawal has had a profound impact, as it was the WHO's largest financial contributor, providing approximately 18% of its overall funding. This departure, coupled with reduced development assistance from other countries, has intensified the financial strain on the organization. The WHO is actively seeking additional funding from various sources and has implemented a one-year limit on staff contracts as part of its cost-cutting measures. ​Reuters

Furthermore, the Trump administration's decision to pause U.S. foreign aid has "substantially disrupted" the supply of HIV treatments in eight countries, including Haiti, Kenya, Lesotho, South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Mali, Nigeria, and Ukraine. This could lead to over 10 million additional HIV cases and three million HIV-related deaths, highlighting the broader implications of the funding cuts. ​Reuters+1Reuters+1

While the WHO is implementing measures to address its financial challenges, the situation underscores the organization's heavy reliance on member contributions and the potential impact of geopolitical decisions on global health initiatives.​

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