United States of America – United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

USAID has widely supported WHO’s work across the region, in particular in the areas of polio eradication and outbreak and crisis response.  For example in Syria, USAID’s support is enabling WHO to take precautionary measures against the spread of communicable diseases.

Islamic Republic of Pakistan

The Government of Pakistan, in consultation with its international partners has developed and is currently implementing a comprehensive plan aiming at stopping polio transmission. As a nation, Pakistan has dedicated significant national resources towards the goal of complete polio eradication within its borders.

 United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)

OCHA is a major supporter of WHO’s work in outbreak and crisis response, particularly in Iraq. Through the support of OCHA, WHO has been able to increase access to essential health services in Iraq for not only internally displaced persons and refugees but also their host families.

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has focused its significant support of WHO in the Eastern Mediterranean Region on the goal of eliminating polio, particularly by providing both technical and operational assistance in Pakistan.

Rotary International

Many facets of WHO’s work to eliminate polio in the region have benefitted from Rotary International’s support. In particular, Rotary International has supported projects focusing on surveillance and
provision of operational support.

United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF)

CERF has facilitated WHO’s work in numerous crises in the Region.  For example, CERF has enabled increased provision of medical services in Syria and improved support for people living with chronic noncommunicable diseases in Yemen.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland – Department for International Development (DFID)

DFID is a key supporter of WHO’s work as part of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, and has also invested significantly in strengthening health systems of countries affected by the Syrian refugee crisis.

Kingdom of Norway – Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD)

NORAD is also a key supporter of WHO’s work as part of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. NORAD’s support was also vital in the establishment of the Palestinian National Institute of Public Health.

United States of America – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The CDC has made significant investments in expanding ongoing efforts to eradicate polio. The CDC’s support has also greatly strengthened the capacity of the region for surveillance of and response to seasonal influenza.

European Commission – Humanitarian Aid Office (ECHO)

ECHO has been key for enabling WHO’s work in the area of outbreak and crisis response. In particular, ECHO has enabled strengthening of the health sector’s humanitarian response during the Syria crisis.

State of Kuwait

Kuwait has invested significantly in the area of outbreak and crisis response, in particular supporting emergency health operations for people caught up in the ongoing Syria crisis.