WHO Secures $1 Billion in Funding Commitments at Berlin Summit

The World Health Organization's first Investment Round garners substantial pledges to support global health initiatives from 2025 to 2028.

The WHO received $700 million in new pledges at the World Health Summit in Berlin, with an additional $300 million reaffirmed from previous commitments.
Germany emerged as a major contributor, pledging nearly $400 million, with over $260 million in new voluntary funding.
The funds aim to support WHO's mission to prevent 40 million avoidable deaths over the next four years through improved health systems and pandemic preparedness.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized the importance of sustainable financing for WHO to ensure planning security and flexibility in responding to global health challenges.
The WHO Investment Round seeks to address the organization's historic funding model issues and enhance its capacity to promote global health equity.