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WHO Secures Over $760 Million in Global Funding Amid U.S. Withdrawal

China pledges $500 million, while diverse contributions from nations, organizations, and grassroots donors bolster WHO's financial stability.

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A view of a WHO logo during the 77th World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO) at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, May 27, 2024. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
The World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, January 28, 2025. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

Overview

  • Global leaders pledged over $170 million at the Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly to support WHO's Investment Round for 2025–2028.
  • Member States approved an increase in assessed contributions, adding $90 million annually to WHO's core budget.
  • China committed $500 million over five years, positioning itself as WHO's top state donor following the U.S. withdrawal in January 2025.
  • Eight donors provided flexible funding, with four contributing to WHO for the first time, signaling a broader donor base and greater financial adaptability.
  • Grassroots contributions through the One World Movement have raised nearly $600,000 from almost 8,000 individuals, showcasing global solidarity for public health.