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Sara Barragán Montes
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Technical Officer, Health Emergencies, WHO. Social justice and equity-driven. Interested in global health and international relations.
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WHO statement on notification of withdrawal of the United States

WHO regrets the United States’ notification of withdrawal from WHO – a decision that makes both the United States and the world less safe.

Full statement: bit.ly/46dT0HF
Emblem of the World Health Organization on a glass door.
January 24, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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madhupai.bsky.social
Paul Farmer always used to say ‘We do not have the luxury of being pessimistic on other people’s behalf’

www.forbes.com/sites/madhuk...
Paul Farmer’s Moral Clarity Offers Hope, Amidst Chaos And Darkness
On the 3rd anniversary of Dr Paul Farmer's death, several leaders reflect on his lessons for dealing with the ongoing crisis in global health and development
www.forbes.com
June 16, 2025 at 9:02 AM
sarabarragan.bsky.social
Following Spain’s entrance in the WHO Executive Board for 2025-28, and the country’s new Global Health Strategy, the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) and WHO sign a new agreement and contribution of €5.25 million to support WHO initiatives
www.who.int/news/item/13...
Spain strengthens global health leadership with increased support to WHO
The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) and the World Health Organization (WHO) today signed a new agreement and contribution of €5.25 million to support key WHO initiativ...
www.who.int
June 16, 2025 at 8:09 AM
sarabarragan.bsky.social
I’m late, I know. But still, worth highlighting these interesting analyses re Member States’ participation at #WHA78 👇🏻
jaimemanzano.bsky.social Jaime Manzano @jaimemanzano.bsky.social · May 20
📊 Who's showing up big at WHA78?

China’s delegation is 6x larger than expected for its income level. France, Germany, Japan & Spain also stand out.

#PandemicAccord #GlobalHealth #IDsky 💊🌐
June 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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I am clinging to this as a possible silver lining to this terrible moment in global health, that our colleagues around the globe will step into leadership
February 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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monicagarciag.bsky.social
Nuestro compromiso con la Organización Mundial de la Salud es firme: luchar contra enfermedades globales, garantizar acceso a tratamientos, mejorar la prevención y fortalecer sistemas sanitarios.

La salud no entiende de fronteras. Solo nos salvamos si se salva todo el mundo.
January 21, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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who.int
WHO comments on United States announcement of intent to withdraw bit.ly/4hrbeJ7
WHO comments on United States announcement of intent to withdraw The World Health Organization regrets the announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the Organization. WHO plays a crucial role in protecting the health and security of the world’s people, including Americans, by addressing the root causes of disease, building stronger health systems, and detecting, preventing and responding to health emergencies, including disease outbreaks, often in dangerous places where others cannot go. The United States was a founding member of WHO in 1948 and has participated in shaping and governing WHO’s work ever since, alongside 193 other Member States, including through its active participation in the World Health Assembly and Executive Board. For over seven decades, WHO and the USA have saved countless lives and protected Americans and all people from health threats. Together, we ended smallpox, and together we have brought polio to the brink of eradication. American institutions have contributed to and benefited from membership in WHO. With the participation of the United States and other Member States, WHO has over the past 7 years implemented the largest set of reforms in its history, to transform our accountability, cost-effectiveness, and impact in countries. This work continues. We hope the United States will reconsider and we look forward to engaging in constructive dialogue to maintain the partnership between the USA and WHO, for the benefit of the health and well-being of millions of people around the globe.
January 21, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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To the journalists reaching out asking how the WHO is funded and the role of the US --> see our Lancet piece which explains the financial allocations and funding model of the WHO www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Who pays for cooperation in global health? A comparative analysis of WHO, the World Bank, the Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
In this report we assess who pays for cooperation in global health through an analysis of the financial flows of WHO, the World Bank, the Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria, and Gavi, the V...
www.thelancet.com
January 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM