How Trump’s decision to freeze WHO funds could impact Africa

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 10: U.S. President Donald Trump listens during the daily briefing of the White House Coronavirus Task Force in the James Brady Briefing Room April 10, 2020 at the White House in Washington, DC. According to Johns Hopkins University, New York state has more confirmed coronavirus cases than any other country outside of the United States. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Following its concerns about the handling of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the President Donald Trump-led US government recently decided to freeze funding meant for the organisation.

Dr Matshidi Moeti, regional director for WHO African region, has described Africa as a continent that could be impacted by the decision of the US government, especially in the middle of a pandemic which she said WHO Afro region requires USD300 million.

Beyond COVID-19 response, Moeti added that HIV programs and Africa’s lastmile journey towards eradicating polio on the continent can also be threatened.

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