WHO: Saudi Arabia Confirms $500 Million Pledge to GPEI to End Polio in Afghanistan, Pakistan
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Saudi Arabia reaffirms its $500 Million pledge to GPEI, supporting polio eradication in Pakistan, Afghanistan amid funding shifts.
WHO Considers $400 Million Budget Cut After US Withdrawal
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WHO member states discuss a $400 Million budget cut after Trump’s decision to withdraw US funding from the global health body.
31 People Killed in New Israeli Offensive in Gaza, Medics Say
New Israeli offensive killed 31 in Gaza; medics report rising casualties amid intensified airstrikes and ground attacks.
Mpox Outbreak: Global Crisis and Pakistan’s Wake-Up Call
The Mpox Outbreak, declared a global health emergency by WHO, is spreading fast. Pakistan must act now—here’s what needs to be done!