WHO Sounds Alarm: $1.7B Funding Gap Poses Risk to Polio Eradication Goals

The World Health Organization warns that a $1.7 billion funding gap threatens the Global Polio Eradication Initiatives goals, jeopardizing global health efforts against polio.

• The Global Polio Eradication Initiative faces a $1.7 billion funding gap through 2029, risking crucial vaccination efforts against polio in countries like Pakistan.
• A projected 30 percent budget reduction in 2026 for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative could severely impact polio eradication strategies supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
• The World Health Organization emphasizes that reduced funding will hamper global health initiatives aimed at eliminating polio, which remains a significant threat in various regions.