GENEVA: Following the declaration of a global emergency on 14th August, WHO said on Tuesday it needs US$ 87.4 million over 6 months, from September 2024 to February 2025, to work with countries, partners and other stakeholders to stop and contain the current outbreak of mpox.
It its latest appeal today, WHO explained that these funds will be used by WHO to implement critical activities outlined in the global strategic preparedness and response plan (SPRP) released yesterday, on 26th August 2024.
The SPRP is a comprehensive framework developed by WHO to guide the global response to mpox, emphasising surveillance, research, equitable access to medical countermeasures, and community empowerment.
The required funds will be used across WHO headquarters, regional and country offices, to enable coordination of the response, provide technical assistance, run operations and deliver medical supplies.
WHO calls on donors to urgently fund the full extent of the mpox response to prevent further spread and protect thos
e most at risk.
Source: Emirates News Agency
