The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded a major alarm over drastic cuts in global health financing, warning that millions of vulnerable people may face heightened risk as nations struggle to maintain essential health services.
In new guidance released this week, the UN health agency urged countries to adopt stronger financial strategies to protect health systems amid shrinking international support and tighter domestic budgets.
According to WHO, the world is entering a critical phase where funding shortfalls threaten to unravel progress in maternal health, immunization, disease prevention, and pandemic preparedness, particularly in low- and middle-income nations.
The guidance emphasizes the need to:
Strengthen national health financing frameworks
Prioritize essential services for vulnerable populations
Improve efficiency and reduce waste in health spending
Build resilient systems capable of responding to future outbreaks
WHO warned that without urgent action, countries risk deeper inequalities and exposure to preventable diseases.
Strain on Developing Nations
Countries in Africa, Asia, and parts of Latin America already carrying the burden of fragile health systems are expected to feel the sharpest impact.
Governments are being advised to mobilize domestic resources and strengthen accountability around health expenditure.
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