In response, the World Health Organization (WHO) makes the following demands: 1.5 billion dollars The 2025 Health Emergency Appeal delivers life-saving health interventions globally.
The appeal, released Thursday by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, outlines urgent priorities to address the problem. 42 ongoing health emergencies; It contains 17 items that require immediate and coordinated action.
“Conflicts, outbreaks, climate-related disasters and other emergencies are no longer isolated or occasional occurrences. Relentless, overlapping, deepening“Tedros said.
“This appeal is not just about providing resources. It’s about enabling WHO to save lives.It protects the right to health and provides hope where there is often none,” he added.
world in crisis
The appeal comes at a time when WHO has documented unprecedented levels of attacks on health infrastructure.
Only in 2024 1,515 attacks on healthcare facilities in 15 countriesIt killed hundreds of people and severely disrupted vital services.
WHO’s response extends to some of the world’s most vulnerable regions, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Sudan and Ukraine.
In these regions, WHO provides emergency medical services, supports immunization campaigns to prevent disease outbreaks, provides mental health services to communities suffering from trauma, and addresses malnutrition and maternal health needs.
In Ukraine, WHO installed modular clinics to replace destroyed health facilities, ensuring that displaced people can continue to receive essential care.
In Gaza By 2024, more than 1 million polio vaccine doses will have been administered. Preventing fatal outbreaks among children despite serious logistical and security challenges.
Building Resilience
Beyond immediate relief, the organization is focused on empowering “communities to protect themselves, prioritize equity, and build a legacy of preparedness,” Tedros explained.
By addressing root causes and ensuring access to health care even in the most challenging settings, WHO seeks to: Break the vicious cycle of vulnerability Build a stronger foundation for global health security.
Supporting the Health Emergency Appeal not only addresses the immediate crisis, but also protects the future of global health.
Protect your health and save lives
Tedros framed the appeal as a call for global solidarity, urging donors to take decisive action.
Health sector financing for humanitarian response in 2024 Only 40% of identified requirements were met.It forces you to make difficult decisions about who you can contact.
Without immediate financial support, millions will be at risk and the world’s most vulnerable populations will bear the brunt of these shortages.
This appeal is an investment in the shared principles that equity, resilience and health are fundamental human rights.
Through the funds raised, WHO aims to continue its vital work on the front lines, from providing critical care in conflict zones to addressing the health impacts of climate disasters, ensuring no one is left behind.
