The World Health Organization will soon start scaling back its work and workforce, starting with senior leadership, as it faces a gaping $600 million hole in its budget in 2025.
In an email to staff, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the reduction will begin at headquarters, but “will affect all levels and regions.”
It’s unclear what the full impact on staff will be at this stage, but the prioritization exercise that WHO has been undertaking is expected to be completed by the end of April.