World Health Organization (WHO / WHO) will reduce costs and review which health programs will be a priority after President Donald Trump announced the USD by membership in that organization in the internal note in which Reuters had insight .
Trump brought that decision on the first day of his second term Monday, accusing the UN Health Agency for Poor Pandemia Code-19 and other international health crises.
– This announcement made our financial situation even more acute … – said the General Manager of the WHO Tedros Adhan GheBreyesus in the 23. January.
It is stated that the WHO is planning to significantly reduce travel costs and suspend employment, except in critical areas, as part of the savings measures.
The WHO spokesman confirmed that the document – which Reuters first published – authentic, but refused to give additional comments.
The United Nations confirmed on Thursday that the United States would withdraw from the ICE on 22. January 2026. years.
The United States is by far the largest financial donor of the WHO, contributing around 18 percent of its overall funding. The latest two-year WHO 20124-2025. The year is 6.8 billion dollars.
The document states that the WHO is already working to reform the organization and change the way of financing, with the members to increase their mandatory contributions and participated in the investment circle launched last year.
However, the document also points out that more funding will be needed and that the costs will have to be reduced.
This includes the conversion of all meetings in virtual as basic practice, except in the event of exceptional approval, restricting the replacement of IT equipment and suspension of the renovation of the offices, unless they are not already approved within the savings.
– This set of measures is not comprehensive and will be announced more measures in accordance with the passage of time – it is stated in that document, adding that the SZO based in Geneva will do anything that can support and protect their staff.
(Vijesti.ba / Fena)
