Philanthropic partnerships are crucial to global health, especially with the US cutting aid to the World Health Organization (WHO). To face new funding challenges, WHO is looking for new ways to work with countries in the Western Pacific.
Partnerships help WHO reach organizations that can provide support. For example, connections with the Institute of Philanthropy can lead to better understanding of WHO's work and impact.
Another important issue is climate change, which affects health systems. WHO is focusing on how to make health systems stronger against climate problems.
Difficult words
- partnership — A relationship between two or more groups.partnerships
- health — The state of being free from illness.health systems
- organization — A group with a specific purpose or activity.organizations
- support — Help or assistance given to someone.
- climate — The usual weather conditions in an area.climate change, climate problems
- funding — Money provided for a specific purpose.funding challenges
- impact — The strong effect or influence something has.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think partnerships are important for global health?
- How does climate change affect health systems?
- In what ways can philanthropy help organizations like WHO?
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