WHO’s Third Investment Case Saves Millions of Lives: The Power of Public Health Investments

WHO’s third Investment case, titled All for Health, Health for All, is a crucial part of the organization’s Fourteenth General Programme of Work (GPW 14). This document highlights the impact of a fully funded WHO from 2025-2028 and focuses on GPW 14 themes of Provide, Promote, and Protect health. The case outlines key policy commitments and deliverables with the goal of saving an additional 40 million lives through collaboration with Member States and partners.

The methods annex that supports this investment case explains the methodology used to calculate the lives saved as a result of GPW 14 activities. The detailed document provides insight into the data and analysis behind the projections for improving global health outcomes. By outlining the strategies and approaches used to estimate the impact of WHO’s work, the methods annex adds transparency and credibility to the Investment case.

Invest in WHO is an essential initiative that emphasizes the need for continued support and investment in global health. By investing in WHO’s mission and programs, stakeholders can contribute to positive health outcomes and save millions of lives around the world. The Investment Round serves as an opportunity for countries, organizations, and individuals to come together and ensure that WHO has the resources it needs to effectively carry out its mandate and improve public health on a global scale.