WHO, multilateral development banks launch $1.5 bln primary health financing platform

The World Health Organisation (WHO) logo is seen near its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, February 2, 2023. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday that it has signed a $1.5 billion primary health financing platform with multilateral development banks.
The WHO said that it would launch the first investment plans in 15 countries including Burundi, Ethiopia, Jordan and the Maldives.