Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched its first-ever crowdfunding campaign, "one dollar one world," to tackle health inequality globally.

This initiative comes amid funding gaps exacerbated by the United States' withdrawal of key financial support for the organisation.

The US decision, driven by policy changes, eliminated a significant portion of the organisation's budget, leaving vital programmes underfunded and prompting an urgent search for alternative funding sources.

Through the campaign, WHO aims to rally individuals and communities worldwide to contribute towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

In a statement published on its website Wednesday, WHO said what began as a grassroots effort...