WHO's health emergency appeals
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WHO-led joint UN and Red Crescent mission evacuated infants from Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza - 20 November 2023
WHO-led joint UN and Red Crescent mission evacuated infants from Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza - 20 November 2023
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WHO’s health emergency appeals consolidate WHO’s response priorities and funding requirements for the protection of vulnerable populations affected by acute and protracted health emergencies around the world.
Every humanitarian crisis is a health crisis. In an emergency, people are at increased risk of death, severe injury, trauma and disease outbreaks; rapid access to health-care services can be the difference between life and death.
Contributions to WHO's health emergency appeals enable WHO to save lives and ensure that no critical health need is left unmet in a crisis.
In 2024, WHO is calling for US$ 1.5 billion to support our work to provide life-saving health interventions for vulnerable populations in the most complex emergencies.
Due to the unpredictable nature of health emergencies, the Appeal is a snapshot of projected needs. As new emergencies arise, WHO also issues dynamic flash appeals, enabling rapid response to specific crises.