The World Health Organization (WHO) has begun a major structural downsizing of its workforce, cutting departments and leadership as part of efforts to align with its newly revised budget for the 2026–2027 biennium.
Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus disclosed the changes in a statement on Wednesday, describing the difficult decisions ahead.
This follows WHO’s recent announcement of a 21% cut to its proposed budget, from US$5.3 billion to US$4.2 billion, amid declining donor contributions and global financial constraints.