Support to the Contingency Fund for Emergencies - World Health Organization 2018

The Contingency Fund for Emergencies of the World Health Organization (WHO) is a replenishable fund established to provide the resources necessary to rapidly scale up WHO’s initial response to outbreaks and emergencies with health consequences. The Fund is designed to fill critical funding gaps from the beginning of an emergency until the organization can access additional sources of funds. The support of GAC and other donors to the Contingency Fund for Emergencies helps WHO react early to prevent escalation of outbreaks. Project activities include: (1) deploying experts to rapidly assess the threat of different outbreaks; and (2) initiating urgent activities to prevent the spread of outbreaks such as the delivery of vital health supplies the training of community health workers and the implementation of vaccination campaign.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved preparedness to outbreaks and emergencies with health consequences; and (2) more timely and effective response to outbreaks and emergencies with health consequences. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.