Six reforms to make WHO ready for the future (6/6)

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Published: 2026-05-21 | Updated: 2026-05-22

Reform 6: Prioritise financial independence.

In The Lancet (April 2026), Anders Nordström, John Nkengasong, Peter Piot, Magda Robalo Correia e Silva, Ala Alwan, Ethel L Maciel, Ren Minghui, and Michel Kazatchkine lay out the case for focused, ambitious reform.

WHO should continue increasing assessed contributions and move towards only non-earmarked negotiated voluntary contributions to safeguard independence. Stable financing is essential for maintaining scientific integrity and attracting worldclass expertise, while avoiding funding models more suited to non-governmental organisations. 

Read more: https://www.globalhealthdiplomacy.se/who-worth-fighting-for-authors-make-the-case-for-ambitious-reform