In it Stunningthe WHO say an incredible 339 million people now need humanitarian assistance globally.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the United Nations agency, called on donors to be “generous” and help WHO save lives, prevent the spread of the disease within and beyond borders, and support communities copper when they rebuild.
Today, WHO staff are assisting in 54 health crises Around the world, 11 of which are classified as Level 3, WHO’s highest level of emergency, requiring the most comprehensive response.
“As usual, the most vulnerable are those hardest hit,” the UN agency said in a statement.
Responding to any crisis situation
The UN agency has worked on a number of “unprecedented” emergencies, from the fallout of devastating floods in Pakistan, to catastrophic food insecurity across the Sahel and the Horn of Africa. larger Africa.
WHO is also heavily involved in alleviating suffering in Ukraine after the Russian invasion, and it continues to operate in Yemen, Afghanistan, Syria and northern Ethiopia, where conflict, COVID-19 and climate change have dangerously disrupted access to health care.
The main hospital in Izyum, Kharkiv region, was almost completely destroyed, leaving tens of thousands of people struggling to access essential services. .
Tedros appeals
“This unprecedented convergence of crises demanded an unprecedented response,” said Tedros. “More than ever, more people are facing imminent risk of illness and starvation and need help now. The world cannot look away and hope these crises will resolve on their own.”
By 2022, WHO assistance to communities along with national and local governments, NGOs and civil society organizations includes medicines and other critical supplies, training created for health professionals, vaccines, enhanced disease surveillance, mobile clinics, mental health support, maternal health counseling and much more.
Health benefits
“WHO offers cost-effective, high-impact responses protect health, life and livelihood“, the agency emphasized. “Every $1 invested in WHO generates at least $35 return on investment.”
According to the WHO website, the UN agency is responding to Level 3 health emergencies in Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Horn of Africa, Northern Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria , Ukraine and Yemen. The COVID-19 pandemic and mpox outbreak are also level 3 emergencies.
