EB140/8 Independent Oversight and Advisory Committee for the WHO Health Emergencies Programme

Overview

An ambitious plan has been set forth by Member States to fulfil a critical gap in health emergencies and humanitarian crises. The WHE Programme will take several years to be fully implemented and realize its ambition. The shortage of funds could jeopardize the emergency reform process and adversely affect the work of the new WHE Programme.

Despite the challenges, WHO has done considerable work in a relatively short time, while managing multiple outbreaks and emergencies around the world. The IOAC reaffirms its commitment to providing oversight and monitoring of the implementation of the WHE Programme and of its performance by holding WHO accountable. Member States must play their part by providing the required political and financial support − global health is a shared responsibility.