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By Seyi Babalola
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that it will require 87.4 million dollars over the next six months to collaborate with nations, partners, and other stakeholders to limit the current Mpox outbreak.
The World Health Organization said in a statement on Tuesday that the fund will be used to carry out important actions described in the worldwide Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan, SPRP, which was announced on August 26.
It stated that “the SPRP is a comprehensive framework developed by WHO to guide global response to Mpox, emphasizing surveillance, research, equitable access to medical countermeasures and community empowerment.
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“Following the declaration of a global emergency on Aug. 14, WHO needs 87.4 million dollars over six months, September 2024 to February 2025, to work with countries, partners and other stakeholders to stop the current outbreak of Mpox.
“The required fund will be used across WHO headquarters, regional and country offices, to enable coordination of the responses, provide technical assistance, run operations and deliver medical supplies.”
WHO urged donors to rapidly support the whole Mpox response to avoid future spread and safeguard individuals at risk.
