WHO - World Health Organization

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February 2025 - The World Health Organization (WHO) works with countries and partners to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from hazards that create health emergencies, including disasters, disease outbreaks and conflicts. The WHO’s Contingency Fund for Emergencies (CFE) is a replenishable multi-donor fund that provides resources necessary to rapidly scale up WHO’s initial response to health-related outbreaks and emergencies. With GAC’s support, the CFE helps the WHO react early to prevent health emergencies from escalating. Project activities include: (1) deploying experts to assess outbreak threat; (2) delivering essential medicines, supplies and equipment; (3) training health personnel; and (4) strengthening health sector coordination and health information systems.