WHO Requests 800 Billion KRW Support for Novel Coronavirus Response
[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] The World Health Organization (WHO) has requested support amounting to $675 million (approximately 800 billion KRW) over three months to respond to the novel coronavirus.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated on the 5th (local time), "Today we are launching a strategic preparedness and response plan," referring to this request.
Of the requested funds, $60 million is for WHO operational costs. The remaining amount will be allocated to countries in need of assistance related to the novel coronavirus.
Director-General Ghebreyesus also explained that after the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, WHO used $9 million from its own emergency fund and sent 500,000 masks, 350,000 pairs of gloves, 40,000 respirators, and 18,000 gowns to 24 countries.
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He also stated, "The international expert team led by WHO will depart for China very, very quickly."
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