The World Health Organization (WHO) was in a difficult financial situation after the United States was announced on its exit. This was stated by WHO CEO Tedros Adhan Hebreessus in an internal letter to employees on January 23.
- Freezing staff set: The exception will only be made for critical positions.
- Cost Reduction: Financing of trips has been significantly reduced and all physical meetings are replaced, except in cases of urgent need.
- Restrictions on Technical Support: Assistance Missions will be minimized.
- Cost Restructuring: WHO is reviewing large contracts, limiting replacement of IT equipment and delaying offices.
Hebreessus has said that the new US administration would review the decision to exit WHO. Recall that the United States remained one of the main donors of the organization.
