WHO Charts Future Without U.S. Support, Members Approve Higher Dues
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Geneva, Switzerland: WHO member states passed a 20% increase in required dues to offset the budget hole left by the United States’ departure—finalizing a $4.2 billion budget for 2026–27, about 22% lower than initially planned. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the organization must become more self-reliant. While belt-tightening measures have trimmed leadership ranks, concerns linger over scaling back essential programs like pandemic preparedness and malaria control. Many delegates voiced hope that a future U.S. administration might rejoin.
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Key Entities
- • World Health Organization (WHO): A UN health agency coordinating global disease responses. Formerly received substantial U.S. funding.
- • Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: WHO Director-General advocating for expanded member support after U.S. withdrawal.
- • U.S. Government: Once the WHO’s top financial contributor, now fully withdrawn under the Trump administration.
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