WHO Members Approve 20% Dues Hike, Back $4.2bn Budget
By Ayomide Otitoju In a landmark move to secure sustainable financing for global health, World Health Organization (WHO) Member States have approved a 20% increase in assessed contributions—mandatory membership dues—as they endorsed the Organization’s $4.2 billion budget for the 2026–2027 biennium. This marks the second consecutive 20% increase in membership dues, following a similar adjustment…