WHO assembly approves $6.83 billion budget
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22 May, 2023, 08:45 pm
Last modified: 22 May, 2023, 08:45 pm
The World Health Organisation (WHO) logo is seen near its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, February 2, 2023. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
Member states of the World Health Organization on Monday approved a $6.83 billion budget for the next two years which includes a 20% hike in their mandatory fees.
The proposal for the 2024-2025 budget passed with no objections and was met with lengthy applause. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described the step as "historic and a big milestone".
"We don't take it lightly, and we don't take it for granted and we'll do everything that we can to make this organisation better," he added.
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