"WHO Chief Urges Europe to Strengthen Health Systems Amid US Aid Reductions"

The director of the World Health Organization Europe, Hans Kluge, emphasized the urgent need for Europe to enhance health systems due to significant cuts in aid from the United States.

Hans Kluge, the director of the World Health Organization, highlighted that most health programs in Europe rely on funding from the United States Agency for International Development.
The United States has drastically reduced international aid under President Donald Trump, prompting urgent calls for Europe to reassess and strengthen its health resource management.
The situation is critical as The Who prepares for a meeting of 53 European countries, which will address the implications of decreased humanitarian aid from the United States.

Why It Matters

This situation underscores the fragility of health systems in Europe that depend heavily on external funding. As aid declines, the ability to respond to health crises could be significantly compromised, affecting millions.