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WHO Faces Funding Crisis Amidst US Withdrawal and Pandemic Treaty

The World Health Organization (WHO) needs \$1.7 billion in funding over two years, facing a funding crisis alongside a planned pandemic treaty. The USA's withdrawal in early 2026 and Argentina's departure further complicate matters, leading to budget cuts and staff reductions. Germany pledged additi...

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US Funding Cuts Force WHO to Reduce Operations, Lay Off Staff

Due to the US withholding its contributions for 2024 and 2025 and reduced aid from other nations, the WHO faces a $560-650 million budget deficit, necessitating staff layoffs and operational restructuring, with the most significant impact expected at its Geneva headquarters.

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OCHA Announces 20% Workforce Cut Amid Funding Crisis

The UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) will cut its workforce by 20% and reduce operations in nine countries due to a $60 million funding shortfall, despite rising global humanitarian needs, implementing a "lighter, faster" model to prioritize core functions.

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Star Entertainment Faces Collapse After Funding Lifeline Fails

Star Entertainment failed to secure a crucial $940 million funding lifeline from Salter Brothers, jeopardizing its survival and prompting a search for alternative financing, while facing significant financial challenges and potential penalties exceeding $300 million.

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\£5.2 Billion SEND Deficit Threatens English Councils

England's councils will overspend on special educational needs and disability (SEND) services by nearly \£2 billion next year, increasing the accumulated deficit to \£5.2 billion by March 2026, forcing the government to address both the historic debt and the unsustainable growth of future spending, ...

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Paris N4G Summit Raises $27.55 Billion to Fight Malnutrition

The 2025 Nutrition for Growth (N4G) summit in Paris, held March 27-28, secured $27.55 billion in commitments to fight malnutrition, exceeding the 2021 Tokyo summit's initial pledge despite the absence of US funding and reduced contributions from traditional donors like Canada and the UK; this falls ...

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9/11 Health Program Faces Staffing Crisis, Jeopardizing Care for Thousands

The World Trade Center Health Program, responsible for treating over 150,000 9/11 responders and survivors, faces a crisis due to recent staffing cuts and funding shortfalls leading to significant delays in care and jeopardizing the health of thousands.

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UK Cuts Therapy Funding for Adopted Children by 40%

The UK government cut funding for therapy for adopted children in England by 40%, reducing the annual limit from £5,000 to £3,000 and eliminating separate assessment funding, despite maintaining the overall £50 million budget, causing distress for families and charities.

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UNICEF Zambia: Combating Malnutrition and Learning Poverty Through Community-Based Programs

UNICEF's programs in Zambia are addressing malnutrition (affecting 35% of children) and learning poverty through partnerships, integrated service delivery, and community engagement, showing promising results and attracting further investment despite funding cuts.

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BBC Faces £1 Billion Annual Funding Shortfall

The BBC announced a " £1 billion annual revenue shortfall" over the past 15 years, jeopardizing its content output and prompting a call for increased government funding and a public consultation to determine its future.

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WHO Faces $600 Million Shortfall After US Withdrawal

Facing a $600 million budget shortfall in 2025 due to the US withdrawal from the WHO and subsequent cuts in US foreign aid, the organization will implement budget cuts across all levels and regions, impacting global health initiatives.

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SADC Withdraws Troops from DRC After Heavy Casualties

Following the deaths of several soldiers in the DRC, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is withdrawing its troops from the country after more than a year of deployment, highlighting challenges of peacekeeping missions and decreasing funding for UN operations.

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