WHO Secures $1 Billion in Pledges for Global Health Emergencies
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | WHO fundraising event in Berlin |
| Total Pledges | $1 billion |
| Pledge Breakdown | - $700 million: New contributions from European nations and philanthropies - $300 million: From prior commitments by the European Union and African Union |
| Key Speaker | German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized the need for sustainable financing and its benefits for global health, especially for children. |
| Financial Challenges | WHO's 2022-23 budget was $6.7 billion, with 88% coming from voluntary contributions controlled by a few major donors. |
| Future Funding Goal | Raise an additional $6.4 billion by May 2024 to meet the $7.4 billion total budget for the General Programme of Work 14 (GPW-14) covering 2025-2028. |
| Fundraising Format | Investment rounds encouraging competition among nations to increase contributions. |
| Major Contributors Expected | France, Spain, the UK, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. |
| Small Nations' Contributions | 16 African governments and Montenegro (first-ever donation) participated. |
| Philanthropic Contributions | Wellcome Trust, Sanofi Foundation, and other philanthropies pledged significant funds. |