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WHO secures $1.7bn in first investment round, targets saving 40m lives

WHO secures $1.7bn in first investment round, targets saving 40m lives

The World Health Organization (WHO) has secured $1.7 billion in pledges during its inaugural Investment Round, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced today at a media briefing. These funds are part of a broader effort to implement WHO’s global strategy to safeguard health and save 40 million lives over the next four years. Dr. …

Africa advances HIV fight: 7 nations meet UNAIDS targets, 21.3m on treatment – WHO Regional Director

Africa advances HIV fight: 7 nations meet UNAIDS targets, 21.3m on treatment – WHO Regional Director

The African region has emerged as a global leader in advancing the 95-95-95 UNAIDS HIV targets, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti. In a statement on Friday, to mark World AIDS Day 2024, Dr. Moeti highlighted the significant strides made in testing, treatment, and viral suppression …