Nigeria, March 19 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concerns over escalating health emergencies across multiple regions, warning that millions remain at risk due to funding shortages and ongoing conflicts.

Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Hanan Balkhy, said the situation has been further complicated by the United States' recent decision to halt its financial contributions to the organisation.

Ms Balkhy described the withdrawal as a major setback, highlighting the agency's longstanding reliance on US contributions for critical health interventions.

"The regrettable US announcement to withdraw will have an enormous impact on the WHO and the wider humanitarian se...