Jenny Lei Ravelo
Senior Global Health Reporter at Devex
Senior global health reporter for Devex. Email: [email protected] #DefendPressFreedom
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1 week ago |
devex.com | Jenny Lei Ravelo
Presented by Global Remission CoalitionHow can countries hit hard by significant donor cuts to global health recover from the crisis? There are no simple answers. My colleague Andrew Green, who closely followed financing discussions at the 78th World Health Assembly, tells me that several panels and side events at the recently concluded Geneva gathering highlighted an urgent need for countries to increase their domestic resources.
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devex.com | Jenny Lei Ravelo
The 78th World Health Assembly adopted the World Health Organization’s first global action plan on climate change and health Tuesday — but only after intense debate, as geopolitical divisions overshadowed consensus. Member states asked WHO to develop the global action plan on climate change and health in a decision at last year’s assembly.
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devex.com | Jenny Lei Ravelo
Around 9 a.m. on the final day of pandemic treaty negotiations in April, Precious Matsoso requested a break. Delegates had been negotiating all night, and the co-chair of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body figured it was time to pause. But the room wasn’t having it. After three years of talks, negotiators were determined to push through the finish line. Access news, newsletters, events and more. Join usSign inPlease use the sharing options on the left side of the article.
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devex.com | Jenny Lei Ravelo
Argentina’s controversial move to withdraw from the World Health Organization is facing growing opposition at home, as a coalition of nongovernmental organizations warns it could jeopardize the country’s access to lifesaving health support. The group is asking the World Health Organization’s director-general to reject the withdrawal. In a letter dated May 23 and shared with Devex, the organizations said the decision to withdraw from WHO requires congressional approval.
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2 weeks ago |
devex.com | Jenny Lei Ravelo
The World Health Organization has taken some belt-tightening measures, including freezing hiring and limiting travel. But as of May 2025, it still faces a salary shortfall of $317 million for the year. World Health Organization member states agreed Thursday to temporarily suspend a financial regulation, allowing the agency to use its corporate reserves to cover staff costs.
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