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To confront the American withdrawal, the World Health Director announces austerity measures

On Monday, the Director General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adanum Jibrissus, imposed a freeze on employment in the organization, prevented the workers of about 8,000 people from unnecessary flights, and requested re -negotiations on supply contracts.
This came in response to the United States of America’s plan to withdraw from the organization.
In a periodic meeting of the Geneva Executive Council in the Geneva, he transformed a crisis session, his hope to obtain discounts in the re -negotiated contracts.
The United States was covering about one -fifth of the organization’s budget, and there is no clear funding entity to replace it.

18% of the organization’s budget

US President Donald Trump plans to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization, as of January 22, 2026.

Last year, the US government covered 18% of the organization’s budget, and according to the organization’s data, Washington funded 75% of the HIV program that causes HIV and hepatitis, 61% of tuberculosis, and 29% of the promotion of emergency situations in health systems in poor countries In 2024.

German support for the organization

In the session held by global health in Geneva on Monday, a representative of the German Ministry of Health promised to provide fixed support to the organization.
She now called for focusing on the organization’s basic programs, taking a decision on fewer new tasks, and putting a price on each offer from the beginning.
It is also expected to discuss the contributions that China will make to the organization.
In 2024, China contributed about 5% of the organization’s budget that is fully based on mandatory contributions in accordance with the economic performance of the state.
Beijing has been optional so far with only an additional $ 2.5 million.

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