The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched its first Investment Round as part of a broader plan to transform the way the Organization is funded, a WHO press release stated.
The move comes as the WHO seeks to expand its donor base by mobilizing new contributions from Member States and tapping into new private sector donors through the WHO Foundation. The Investment Round is a series of events co-hosted by countries, where Member States and other donors will be invited to contribute funds to WHO’s strategy for 2025 through 2028. WHO’s third investment case, estimated to cost $40 million, is crucial in addressing the urgent need to expand access to health care, prevent disease, improve the quality of life, and reduce premature deaths.
The funds received from the Investment Round will help the WHO achieve its goals of promoting well-being, preventing disease, expanding access to health care, and coordinating the world’s response to emergencies. The launch of the Investment Round marks a critical step forward in the WHO’s efforts to secure sustainable financing and support its mission for a healthier world. By embracing a more flexible and predictable form of funding, the WHO hopes to increase its donor base and reduce the impact of uncertainty and inefficiency.