The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday revealed that it needs the sum of $87.4 million to combat the dreaded mpox disease.
According to the organisation, the money is required to implement critical activities outlined in the global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP), which was released on August 26, 2024.
“The SPRP is a comprehensive framework developed by WHO to guide global response to Mpox, emphasising surveillance, research, equitable access to medical countermeasures and community empowerment,” the global health body said.
“Following the declaration of a global emergency on August 14, WHO needs 87.4 million dollars over six months (September 2024 to February 2025) to work with countries, partners and other stakeholders to stop the current outbreak of mpox.
“The required funds will be used across WHO headquarters and regional and country offices to coordinate the responses, provide technical assistance, run operations and deliver medical supplies.”
WHO has also solicited the support of donors to fund the full extent of the Mpox response to prevent further spread and protect those at risk.
It further said that to fight the outbreak, strategic vaccination efforts will target high-risk individuals.
