Two More WHO Officials Cut from Senior Leadership Team Move into Other Roles 16/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Two more senior WHO officials, Bruce Aylward and Ailan Li, who were among those dropped from WHO’s Senior Leadership Team during the first phase of an Agency shake-up, have now been appointed to leading roles elsewhere in the organisation, according to a memo from Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Li, a Chinese national and […] Continue reading -> ‘Beyond Horrific’ Conditions in Sudan’s El Fasher; Gaza Swamped by Flooding 12/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Food Programme (WFP) is warning of a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian emergency in Sudan on Friday, with conditions in the besieged city of El Fasher in Sudan’s Darfour region described as “beyond horrific.” Speaking at a briefing to UN reporters in Geneva, Ross Smith, WFP’s Director of Emergency Preparedness, said “anywhere between 70 and […] Continue reading -> No Evidence that Vaccines Cause Autism – New WHO Review Reaffirms 11/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A new WHO review has reaffirmed that childhood vaccines don’t cause autism, based on an examination of more than 25 years of studies scoping for possible linkages. There is no causal link, either, between vaccines containing preservatives such as thimerosal or aluminium and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the review by the Global Advisory Committee on […] Continue reading -> $1.9 Billion in Pledges to Polio Eradication by Gates and Other Donors Narrows Funding Gap 09/12/2025 Editorial team Global leaders pledged US$ 1.9 billion to advance polio eradication on Monday, including a new $1.2 billion commitment by the Gates Foundation. The pledges, made on the margins of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, reduce the remaining budget gap for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) to just $440 million through 2029. That’s in comparison by […] Continue reading -> Over Half the World’s Population Lacked Access to Basic Health Services in 2023 06/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Some 4.6 billion people, or more than half the world’s population, still lacked access to a basic package of essential health services in 2023, a new World Health Organization-World Bank report notes. And around 2.1 billion people faced financial hardship in getting vital health services. And at current rates, the world will fall far short […] Continue reading -> Gavi Cuts Staff and Support to WHO and UNICEF – Gives More Freedom to Countries to Decide Vaccine Priorities 05/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has pared down its staff in its Geneva headquarters, Washington DC and New York by 33% – from 643 to 440 people, the agency confirmed today, following a June replenishment drive that fell about $2 billion short of a $11.9 billion fundraising goal for 2026-2030. Beginning in 2026, the agency will […] Continue reading -> Infection Prevention and Control Falters Post-Pandemic – Increasing AMR Risks 04/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The post-pandemic decline in infection-prevention practices, along with the broader crash in global health finance, are undermining progress against antimicrobial resistance – one of the planet’s most urgent health threats. At a recent panel discussion co-hosted by the Geneva Health Forum (GHF), leading experts from WHO, academia, biotech, and patient advocacy warned that national AMR plans […] Continue reading -> Africa is Stuck Between Global Pathogen-Sharing Talks and Conflicting US Bilateral Agreements 01/12/2025 Kerry Cullinan African countries affirmed their commitment to a global agreement to share information about pathogens that may cause pandemics on Monday – yet several of these countries are also in talks with the United States to conclude conflicting bilateral deals on pathogen access in exchange for the resumption of US health aid. The onerous US demands […] Continue reading -> UNICEF to Relocate Most of its Geneva Jobs to Rome 21/11/2025 Geneva Solutions & Editorial team The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is transferring the majority of its Geneva jobs to Rome, in the latest wave of upheaval to hit the city and longtime global health hub, as UN agencies scramble to respond to international aid cuts and save money. A UNICEF spokeperson confirmed on Friday that some 290 jobs would […] Continue reading -> EXCLUSIVE: WHO Cutting Up to 25% of Staff by June 2026 – But ‘Shadow Workforce of Consultants’ Is Unreported 18/11/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO will have terminated, retired or separated by agreement an estimated 2371 staff worldwide by mid-2026 – shedding about 25% of a workforce that numbered 9,457 in December 2024 – a 15-year peak. That’s according to a new report that is to be presented and discussed with WHO member states on Wednesday. Despite the huge […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
‘Beyond Horrific’ Conditions in Sudan’s El Fasher; Gaza Swamped by Flooding 12/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Food Programme (WFP) is warning of a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian emergency in Sudan on Friday, with conditions in the besieged city of El Fasher in Sudan’s Darfour region described as “beyond horrific.” Speaking at a briefing to UN reporters in Geneva, Ross Smith, WFP’s Director of Emergency Preparedness, said “anywhere between 70 and […] Continue reading -> No Evidence that Vaccines Cause Autism – New WHO Review Reaffirms 11/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A new WHO review has reaffirmed that childhood vaccines don’t cause autism, based on an examination of more than 25 years of studies scoping for possible linkages. There is no causal link, either, between vaccines containing preservatives such as thimerosal or aluminium and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the review by the Global Advisory Committee on […] Continue reading -> $1.9 Billion in Pledges to Polio Eradication by Gates and Other Donors Narrows Funding Gap 09/12/2025 Editorial team Global leaders pledged US$ 1.9 billion to advance polio eradication on Monday, including a new $1.2 billion commitment by the Gates Foundation. The pledges, made on the margins of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, reduce the remaining budget gap for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) to just $440 million through 2029. That’s in comparison by […] Continue reading -> Over Half the World’s Population Lacked Access to Basic Health Services in 2023 06/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Some 4.6 billion people, or more than half the world’s population, still lacked access to a basic package of essential health services in 2023, a new World Health Organization-World Bank report notes. And around 2.1 billion people faced financial hardship in getting vital health services. And at current rates, the world will fall far short […] Continue reading -> Gavi Cuts Staff and Support to WHO and UNICEF – Gives More Freedom to Countries to Decide Vaccine Priorities 05/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has pared down its staff in its Geneva headquarters, Washington DC and New York by 33% – from 643 to 440 people, the agency confirmed today, following a June replenishment drive that fell about $2 billion short of a $11.9 billion fundraising goal for 2026-2030. Beginning in 2026, the agency will […] Continue reading -> Infection Prevention and Control Falters Post-Pandemic – Increasing AMR Risks 04/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The post-pandemic decline in infection-prevention practices, along with the broader crash in global health finance, are undermining progress against antimicrobial resistance – one of the planet’s most urgent health threats. At a recent panel discussion co-hosted by the Geneva Health Forum (GHF), leading experts from WHO, academia, biotech, and patient advocacy warned that national AMR plans […] Continue reading -> Africa is Stuck Between Global Pathogen-Sharing Talks and Conflicting US Bilateral Agreements 01/12/2025 Kerry Cullinan African countries affirmed their commitment to a global agreement to share information about pathogens that may cause pandemics on Monday – yet several of these countries are also in talks with the United States to conclude conflicting bilateral deals on pathogen access in exchange for the resumption of US health aid. The onerous US demands […] Continue reading -> UNICEF to Relocate Most of its Geneva Jobs to Rome 21/11/2025 Geneva Solutions & Editorial team The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is transferring the majority of its Geneva jobs to Rome, in the latest wave of upheaval to hit the city and longtime global health hub, as UN agencies scramble to respond to international aid cuts and save money. A UNICEF spokeperson confirmed on Friday that some 290 jobs would […] Continue reading -> EXCLUSIVE: WHO Cutting Up to 25% of Staff by June 2026 – But ‘Shadow Workforce of Consultants’ Is Unreported 18/11/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO will have terminated, retired or separated by agreement an estimated 2371 staff worldwide by mid-2026 – shedding about 25% of a workforce that numbered 9,457 in December 2024 – a 15-year peak. That’s according to a new report that is to be presented and discussed with WHO member states on Wednesday. Despite the huge […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
No Evidence that Vaccines Cause Autism – New WHO Review Reaffirms 11/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A new WHO review has reaffirmed that childhood vaccines don’t cause autism, based on an examination of more than 25 years of studies scoping for possible linkages. There is no causal link, either, between vaccines containing preservatives such as thimerosal or aluminium and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the review by the Global Advisory Committee on […] Continue reading -> $1.9 Billion in Pledges to Polio Eradication by Gates and Other Donors Narrows Funding Gap 09/12/2025 Editorial team Global leaders pledged US$ 1.9 billion to advance polio eradication on Monday, including a new $1.2 billion commitment by the Gates Foundation. The pledges, made on the margins of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, reduce the remaining budget gap for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) to just $440 million through 2029. That’s in comparison by […] Continue reading -> Over Half the World’s Population Lacked Access to Basic Health Services in 2023 06/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Some 4.6 billion people, or more than half the world’s population, still lacked access to a basic package of essential health services in 2023, a new World Health Organization-World Bank report notes. And around 2.1 billion people faced financial hardship in getting vital health services. And at current rates, the world will fall far short […] Continue reading -> Gavi Cuts Staff and Support to WHO and UNICEF – Gives More Freedom to Countries to Decide Vaccine Priorities 05/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has pared down its staff in its Geneva headquarters, Washington DC and New York by 33% – from 643 to 440 people, the agency confirmed today, following a June replenishment drive that fell about $2 billion short of a $11.9 billion fundraising goal for 2026-2030. Beginning in 2026, the agency will […] Continue reading -> Infection Prevention and Control Falters Post-Pandemic – Increasing AMR Risks 04/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The post-pandemic decline in infection-prevention practices, along with the broader crash in global health finance, are undermining progress against antimicrobial resistance – one of the planet’s most urgent health threats. At a recent panel discussion co-hosted by the Geneva Health Forum (GHF), leading experts from WHO, academia, biotech, and patient advocacy warned that national AMR plans […] Continue reading -> Africa is Stuck Between Global Pathogen-Sharing Talks and Conflicting US Bilateral Agreements 01/12/2025 Kerry Cullinan African countries affirmed their commitment to a global agreement to share information about pathogens that may cause pandemics on Monday – yet several of these countries are also in talks with the United States to conclude conflicting bilateral deals on pathogen access in exchange for the resumption of US health aid. The onerous US demands […] Continue reading -> UNICEF to Relocate Most of its Geneva Jobs to Rome 21/11/2025 Geneva Solutions & Editorial team The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is transferring the majority of its Geneva jobs to Rome, in the latest wave of upheaval to hit the city and longtime global health hub, as UN agencies scramble to respond to international aid cuts and save money. A UNICEF spokeperson confirmed on Friday that some 290 jobs would […] Continue reading -> EXCLUSIVE: WHO Cutting Up to 25% of Staff by June 2026 – But ‘Shadow Workforce of Consultants’ Is Unreported 18/11/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO will have terminated, retired or separated by agreement an estimated 2371 staff worldwide by mid-2026 – shedding about 25% of a workforce that numbered 9,457 in December 2024 – a 15-year peak. That’s according to a new report that is to be presented and discussed with WHO member states on Wednesday. Despite the huge […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
$1.9 Billion in Pledges to Polio Eradication by Gates and Other Donors Narrows Funding Gap 09/12/2025 Editorial team Global leaders pledged US$ 1.9 billion to advance polio eradication on Monday, including a new $1.2 billion commitment by the Gates Foundation. The pledges, made on the margins of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, reduce the remaining budget gap for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) to just $440 million through 2029. That’s in comparison by […] Continue reading -> Over Half the World’s Population Lacked Access to Basic Health Services in 2023 06/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Some 4.6 billion people, or more than half the world’s population, still lacked access to a basic package of essential health services in 2023, a new World Health Organization-World Bank report notes. And around 2.1 billion people faced financial hardship in getting vital health services. And at current rates, the world will fall far short […] Continue reading -> Gavi Cuts Staff and Support to WHO and UNICEF – Gives More Freedom to Countries to Decide Vaccine Priorities 05/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has pared down its staff in its Geneva headquarters, Washington DC and New York by 33% – from 643 to 440 people, the agency confirmed today, following a June replenishment drive that fell about $2 billion short of a $11.9 billion fundraising goal for 2026-2030. Beginning in 2026, the agency will […] Continue reading -> Infection Prevention and Control Falters Post-Pandemic – Increasing AMR Risks 04/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The post-pandemic decline in infection-prevention practices, along with the broader crash in global health finance, are undermining progress against antimicrobial resistance – one of the planet’s most urgent health threats. At a recent panel discussion co-hosted by the Geneva Health Forum (GHF), leading experts from WHO, academia, biotech, and patient advocacy warned that national AMR plans […] Continue reading -> Africa is Stuck Between Global Pathogen-Sharing Talks and Conflicting US Bilateral Agreements 01/12/2025 Kerry Cullinan African countries affirmed their commitment to a global agreement to share information about pathogens that may cause pandemics on Monday – yet several of these countries are also in talks with the United States to conclude conflicting bilateral deals on pathogen access in exchange for the resumption of US health aid. The onerous US demands […] Continue reading -> UNICEF to Relocate Most of its Geneva Jobs to Rome 21/11/2025 Geneva Solutions & Editorial team The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is transferring the majority of its Geneva jobs to Rome, in the latest wave of upheaval to hit the city and longtime global health hub, as UN agencies scramble to respond to international aid cuts and save money. A UNICEF spokeperson confirmed on Friday that some 290 jobs would […] Continue reading -> EXCLUSIVE: WHO Cutting Up to 25% of Staff by June 2026 – But ‘Shadow Workforce of Consultants’ Is Unreported 18/11/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO will have terminated, retired or separated by agreement an estimated 2371 staff worldwide by mid-2026 – shedding about 25% of a workforce that numbered 9,457 in December 2024 – a 15-year peak. That’s according to a new report that is to be presented and discussed with WHO member states on Wednesday. Despite the huge […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Over Half the World’s Population Lacked Access to Basic Health Services in 2023 06/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Some 4.6 billion people, or more than half the world’s population, still lacked access to a basic package of essential health services in 2023, a new World Health Organization-World Bank report notes. And around 2.1 billion people faced financial hardship in getting vital health services. And at current rates, the world will fall far short […] Continue reading -> Gavi Cuts Staff and Support to WHO and UNICEF – Gives More Freedom to Countries to Decide Vaccine Priorities 05/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has pared down its staff in its Geneva headquarters, Washington DC and New York by 33% – from 643 to 440 people, the agency confirmed today, following a June replenishment drive that fell about $2 billion short of a $11.9 billion fundraising goal for 2026-2030. Beginning in 2026, the agency will […] Continue reading -> Infection Prevention and Control Falters Post-Pandemic – Increasing AMR Risks 04/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The post-pandemic decline in infection-prevention practices, along with the broader crash in global health finance, are undermining progress against antimicrobial resistance – one of the planet’s most urgent health threats. At a recent panel discussion co-hosted by the Geneva Health Forum (GHF), leading experts from WHO, academia, biotech, and patient advocacy warned that national AMR plans […] Continue reading -> Africa is Stuck Between Global Pathogen-Sharing Talks and Conflicting US Bilateral Agreements 01/12/2025 Kerry Cullinan African countries affirmed their commitment to a global agreement to share information about pathogens that may cause pandemics on Monday – yet several of these countries are also in talks with the United States to conclude conflicting bilateral deals on pathogen access in exchange for the resumption of US health aid. The onerous US demands […] Continue reading -> UNICEF to Relocate Most of its Geneva Jobs to Rome 21/11/2025 Geneva Solutions & Editorial team The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is transferring the majority of its Geneva jobs to Rome, in the latest wave of upheaval to hit the city and longtime global health hub, as UN agencies scramble to respond to international aid cuts and save money. A UNICEF spokeperson confirmed on Friday that some 290 jobs would […] Continue reading -> EXCLUSIVE: WHO Cutting Up to 25% of Staff by June 2026 – But ‘Shadow Workforce of Consultants’ Is Unreported 18/11/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO will have terminated, retired or separated by agreement an estimated 2371 staff worldwide by mid-2026 – shedding about 25% of a workforce that numbered 9,457 in December 2024 – a 15-year peak. That’s according to a new report that is to be presented and discussed with WHO member states on Wednesday. Despite the huge […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Gavi Cuts Staff and Support to WHO and UNICEF – Gives More Freedom to Countries to Decide Vaccine Priorities 05/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has pared down its staff in its Geneva headquarters, Washington DC and New York by 33% – from 643 to 440 people, the agency confirmed today, following a June replenishment drive that fell about $2 billion short of a $11.9 billion fundraising goal for 2026-2030. Beginning in 2026, the agency will […] Continue reading -> Infection Prevention and Control Falters Post-Pandemic – Increasing AMR Risks 04/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The post-pandemic decline in infection-prevention practices, along with the broader crash in global health finance, are undermining progress against antimicrobial resistance – one of the planet’s most urgent health threats. At a recent panel discussion co-hosted by the Geneva Health Forum (GHF), leading experts from WHO, academia, biotech, and patient advocacy warned that national AMR plans […] Continue reading -> Africa is Stuck Between Global Pathogen-Sharing Talks and Conflicting US Bilateral Agreements 01/12/2025 Kerry Cullinan African countries affirmed their commitment to a global agreement to share information about pathogens that may cause pandemics on Monday – yet several of these countries are also in talks with the United States to conclude conflicting bilateral deals on pathogen access in exchange for the resumption of US health aid. The onerous US demands […] Continue reading -> UNICEF to Relocate Most of its Geneva Jobs to Rome 21/11/2025 Geneva Solutions & Editorial team The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is transferring the majority of its Geneva jobs to Rome, in the latest wave of upheaval to hit the city and longtime global health hub, as UN agencies scramble to respond to international aid cuts and save money. A UNICEF spokeperson confirmed on Friday that some 290 jobs would […] Continue reading -> EXCLUSIVE: WHO Cutting Up to 25% of Staff by June 2026 – But ‘Shadow Workforce of Consultants’ Is Unreported 18/11/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO will have terminated, retired or separated by agreement an estimated 2371 staff worldwide by mid-2026 – shedding about 25% of a workforce that numbered 9,457 in December 2024 – a 15-year peak. That’s according to a new report that is to be presented and discussed with WHO member states on Wednesday. Despite the huge […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Infection Prevention and Control Falters Post-Pandemic – Increasing AMR Risks 04/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The post-pandemic decline in infection-prevention practices, along with the broader crash in global health finance, are undermining progress against antimicrobial resistance – one of the planet’s most urgent health threats. At a recent panel discussion co-hosted by the Geneva Health Forum (GHF), leading experts from WHO, academia, biotech, and patient advocacy warned that national AMR plans […] Continue reading -> Africa is Stuck Between Global Pathogen-Sharing Talks and Conflicting US Bilateral Agreements 01/12/2025 Kerry Cullinan African countries affirmed their commitment to a global agreement to share information about pathogens that may cause pandemics on Monday – yet several of these countries are also in talks with the United States to conclude conflicting bilateral deals on pathogen access in exchange for the resumption of US health aid. The onerous US demands […] Continue reading -> UNICEF to Relocate Most of its Geneva Jobs to Rome 21/11/2025 Geneva Solutions & Editorial team The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is transferring the majority of its Geneva jobs to Rome, in the latest wave of upheaval to hit the city and longtime global health hub, as UN agencies scramble to respond to international aid cuts and save money. A UNICEF spokeperson confirmed on Friday that some 290 jobs would […] Continue reading -> EXCLUSIVE: WHO Cutting Up to 25% of Staff by June 2026 – But ‘Shadow Workforce of Consultants’ Is Unreported 18/11/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO will have terminated, retired or separated by agreement an estimated 2371 staff worldwide by mid-2026 – shedding about 25% of a workforce that numbered 9,457 in December 2024 – a 15-year peak. That’s according to a new report that is to be presented and discussed with WHO member states on Wednesday. Despite the huge […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Africa is Stuck Between Global Pathogen-Sharing Talks and Conflicting US Bilateral Agreements 01/12/2025 Kerry Cullinan African countries affirmed their commitment to a global agreement to share information about pathogens that may cause pandemics on Monday – yet several of these countries are also in talks with the United States to conclude conflicting bilateral deals on pathogen access in exchange for the resumption of US health aid. The onerous US demands […] Continue reading -> UNICEF to Relocate Most of its Geneva Jobs to Rome 21/11/2025 Geneva Solutions & Editorial team The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is transferring the majority of its Geneva jobs to Rome, in the latest wave of upheaval to hit the city and longtime global health hub, as UN agencies scramble to respond to international aid cuts and save money. A UNICEF spokeperson confirmed on Friday that some 290 jobs would […] Continue reading -> EXCLUSIVE: WHO Cutting Up to 25% of Staff by June 2026 – But ‘Shadow Workforce of Consultants’ Is Unreported 18/11/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO will have terminated, retired or separated by agreement an estimated 2371 staff worldwide by mid-2026 – shedding about 25% of a workforce that numbered 9,457 in December 2024 – a 15-year peak. That’s according to a new report that is to be presented and discussed with WHO member states on Wednesday. Despite the huge […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
UNICEF to Relocate Most of its Geneva Jobs to Rome 21/11/2025 Geneva Solutions & Editorial team The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is transferring the majority of its Geneva jobs to Rome, in the latest wave of upheaval to hit the city and longtime global health hub, as UN agencies scramble to respond to international aid cuts and save money. A UNICEF spokeperson confirmed on Friday that some 290 jobs would […] Continue reading -> EXCLUSIVE: WHO Cutting Up to 25% of Staff by June 2026 – But ‘Shadow Workforce of Consultants’ Is Unreported 18/11/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO will have terminated, retired or separated by agreement an estimated 2371 staff worldwide by mid-2026 – shedding about 25% of a workforce that numbered 9,457 in December 2024 – a 15-year peak. That’s according to a new report that is to be presented and discussed with WHO member states on Wednesday. Despite the huge […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
EXCLUSIVE: WHO Cutting Up to 25% of Staff by June 2026 – But ‘Shadow Workforce of Consultants’ Is Unreported 18/11/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO will have terminated, retired or separated by agreement an estimated 2371 staff worldwide by mid-2026 – shedding about 25% of a workforce that numbered 9,457 in December 2024 – a 15-year peak. That’s according to a new report that is to be presented and discussed with WHO member states on Wednesday. Despite the huge […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts