Impacts of U.S. Funding Freeze on WHO Operations in Gaza

The Trump administration's decision to suspend funding to the World Health Organisation has led to a freeze of USD 46 million designated for WHO's operations in Gaza, affecting areas like EMT operations and medical evacuations. Meanwhile, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam emphasizes the role of the armed forces in national defense.

The Trump administration's suspension of funding to the World Health Organisation has resulted in a freeze of USD 46 million allocated for WHO's operations in Gaza, according to top WHO official Dr. Rik Peeperkorn. This decision is expected to leave several areas underfunded, including EMT operations and medical evacuations.

In Lebanon, newly appointed Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has reiterated that only the country's official armed forces should be responsible for defending the nation. This comes amid mounting calls for Hezbollah to disarm following a recent conflict with Israel that concluded with a US-brokered ceasefire.

Despite the funding freeze, Dr. Peeperkorn emphasized that WHO's activities in Gaza will continue at full capacity. Meanwhile, WHO spokesman Tarik Jasarevic mentioned the lack of comprehensive figures on how these cuts would impact their global operations.