Lucky Obukohwo Reporting
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that it would need a mouth tearing $87.4 million to checkmate the spread of Monkey Pox (Mpox).
It said the money would be used in the next six months to partner nations and other stakeholders with the view of looking for possible solutions to the rising scourge.
WHO said in a statement on Tuesday that the fund will be used to carry out important actions described in the worldwide Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan, SPRP, which was announced on August 26.
According to WHO, “the SPRP is a comprehensive framework developed by WHO to guide global response to Mpox, emphasizing surveillance, research, equitable access to medical countermeasures and community empowerment.
“Following the declaration of a global emergency on Aug. 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 fund will be used across WHO headquarters, regional and country offices, to enable coordination of the responses, provide technical assistance, run operations and deliver medical supplies.”
WHO further urged donors to rapidly support the whole Mpox response to avoid future spread and safeguard individuals at risk.
