WHO secures 60% of base budget for the next two years

In a show of support, member states committed more funding to the World Health Organization on Tuesday, bringing the agency a bit closer to bridging its funding gap.

At a high-level pledging event during the 78th World Health Assembly, member states committed an additional $170 million to WHO’s investment round to support its base budget from 2025 to 2028.

Earlier that day, countries also approved a 20% increase in assessed contributions — mandatory dues paid by member states — adding roughly $180 million to the agency’s budget for the next two years.

This article is free to read - just register or sign in

Access news, newsletters, events and more.

Join us