WHO chief ties funding cuts to Ebola, hantavirus outbreaks
The WHO chief has linked recent outbreaks of hantavirus and Ebola to significant funding cuts. These cuts were described as 'steep and sudden' and have impacted the organization's ability to respond effectively. The largest donor, the United States, halted its funding in January 2025 during the Trump administration.
- ▪Recent outbreaks of hantavirus and Ebola are connected to funding cuts to the WHO.
- ▪The WHO chief addressed these issues at the annual World Health Assembly in Geneva.
- ▪The United States, the WHO's biggest donor, stopped funding in January 2025.
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Toggle PlayWHO chief ties funding cuts to Ebola, hantavirus outbreaksNewsFeedWHO chief ties funding cuts to Ebola, hantavirus outbreaksRecent outbreaks of hantavirus and Ebola are tied to ‘steep and sudden’ funding cuts to the World Health Organization, the WHO chief and other UN leaders have told members of the annual World Health Assembly in Geneva. The WHO’s biggest donor, the US, ceased funding under the Trump administration in January 2025.Published On 18 May 202618 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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