The WHO Doesn’t Deserve a Raise—Patients Do
May 22, 2025 by consumerchoicecenter.org
The WHO Doesn’t Deserve a Raise—Patients Do
The World Health Organization (WHO) plans to raise assessed contributions by 20%, equating to an extra $120 million yearly. Despite strains on global healthcare, the WHO diverts funds into unrestricted areas instead of vital programs like polio eradication. The organization's top-heavy structure allows excessive spending, including lavish staff benefits. The WHO's move towards unaccountable core funding shifts focus from critical health initiatives to administrative expansion. To improve transparency, trim senior compensations, and prioritize patient care, national governments must demand reforms before approving contribution hikes. The WHO should prioritize patient needs over bureaucracy.
