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WHO requests $30 million to fund its emergency response in the Middle East
The World Health Organization (WHO) requested $30.3 million from the international community on Friday to support its health response to the escalating conflict in Iran. With these funds, the WHO seeks to finance its emergency response until August in Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Syria [...]
TL;DR
- WHO is appealing for $30.3 million for an emergency health response.
- The funding will support operations in Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Jordan until August.
- The goal is to maintain vital health services under severe pressure from conflict.
- The war in Iran and regional hostilities have caused 4.3 million displaced people, 3,300 deaths, and over 30,000 injuries.
- There have been 116 attacks on healthcare facilities, resulting in 66 deaths and 142 injuries.