WHO Annual Summit Opens After Funding Cut From Withdrawals
The World Health Organisation's yearly meeting began on May 18. The gathering follows the departure of the United States and Argentina, which reduced the agency's budget by one-fifth. An Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and a recent hantavirus situation also surround the event.
France 24The World Health Organisation's annual summit began on May 18. This is the first meeting since the United States and Argentina left the organisation. The two withdrawals have cut WHO funding by one-fifth.
Background on the Departures The departures took place before the current summit.
Officials have not announced replacement funding sources at this stage.
An Ebola outbreak is underway in DR Congo. A hantavirus situation was also reported recently. These developments coincide with the start of the annual gathering.
