WHO appeals for Sh129 billion for world's worst health crises in 2026

Executive assistant to the president Natalie Harp listens as President Donald Trump announces the creation of the US strategic critical minerals reserve during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on February 02, 2026 in Washington. [AFP]

The World Health Organisation on Tuesday appealed for $1 billion (Sh129 billion) to tackle health crises this year across the world's 36 most severe emergencies, including in Gaza, Sudan, Haiti and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The UN health agency estimated 239 million people would need urgent humanitarian assistance this year, and the money would keep essential health services going.