The WHO secured $1 billion for 2025-28, including $700 million in new funding. Banking & Finance | Dated: 24 Oct 2024 The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it has secured $1 billion in pledges for its upcoming budget for 2025-28. 🎯 Key Highlights: - Out of this, nearly $700 million comes from new funding commitments made by various European nations, foundations, and organizations. The remaining $300 million is from previous commitments by the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU). - The announcement was made during the WHO Investment Round Signature Event, co-hosted by Germany, France, and Norway, at the World Health Summit in Berlin, Germany. 💡 Other Important Facts: (i) Germany has become the largest contributor to the WHO's funding among all European nations, pledging nearly $400 million over four years, including $260 million in new voluntary funding. (ii) Other European countries, such as the European Union (EU), Norway, and Ireland, have committed $250 million, $100 million, and $30 million, respectively, to the WHO budget for 2024-28. 📚 Test Your Knowledge: What is the total amount secured by WHO in pledges for its budget? Correct Answer: $1 billion 🚀 Quick Recap: About the World Health Organization (WHO) DG : Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland