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flag The WHO will cut 2,400 jobs by June 2026 due to funding shortfalls after the U.S. withdrawal, reducing its workforce to about 7,030.

flag The World Health Organization plans to cut nearly 2,400 jobs—about 23% of its workforce—by June 2026, reducing staff from 9,401 to around 7,030, following the U.S. withdrawal under President Trump, which ended its role as the agency’s largest donor. flag The cuts, part of a major restructuring, include permanent and temporary roles, with management teams reduced by half. flag WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called 2025 one of the most difficult years in the organization’s history. flag The projected budget gap for 2026–2027 is $1.06 billion, down from $1.7 billion in May, attributed to a smaller budget, increased mandatory contributions, and a new fundraising effort.

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