Palliative care advocates at the World Health Organization Executive Board Meeting

Palliative care advocates at the World Health Organization executive board meeting 
ehospice; by Stephen Connor, Executive Director, Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance (WHPCA); 2/19/25 
The World Health Organization (WHO) is in turmoil with the planned withdrawal of funding and membership from the USA. About 20% of the WHO budget is from the US and withdrawal of all USAID funding is causing serious problems worldwide. Many member states are increasing their dues to WHO to help offset this loss, but these are difficult times for public health. These issues were front and center at the meeting of the WHO Executive Board 3-11 February. .. The Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance (WHPCA) and the International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC) are the two organizations presently in official relations with WHO and we work together to cover the many health issues. 
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