The abrupt cessation of global health funding has placed millions of lives at risk.1 This sudden funding freeze violates basic bioethical principles and values, including human rights, universality, and equity as part of WHO’s constitution and guidance for ethical research, and does not have adequate transition plans to care and clinical services.2 Working with member states, WHO has led the eradication of smallpox and contributed to drastic reductions in other major public health threats. WHO staff have been on the front lines of conflicts and natural disasters, ensuring life-saving help reaches those in need.

The abrupt cessation of global health funding has placed millions of lives at risk.1 This sudden funding freeze violates basic bioethical principles and values, including human rights, universality, and equity as part of WHO’s constitution and guidance for ethical research, and does not have adequate transition plans to care and clinical services.2 Working with member states, WHO has led the eradication of smallpox and contributed to drastic reductions in other major public health threats. WHO staff have been on the front lines of conflicts and natural disasters, ensuring life-saving help reaches those in need.