• The World Health Organization was left dependent on voluntary, frequently earmarked, and unpredictable contributions to fund its operations by 2022–2023.

• This dynamic led to uncertainty and inefficiencies throughout the organization.

• By then, Member States assessed that these contributions (membership dues) only comprised 13% of the Organization's budget.

• One of the main suggestions the Member State-led WHO Working Group on Sustainable Financing made to transform WHO into a dependable, sustainable, and adaptable funding body was to hold an investment round.

• The Investment Round has received a US$ 4 million completely flexible fund from Qatar.

• It was announced that Norway, Germany, and France would co-host the Investment Round.

• The Investment Round will end in November with a significant pledge ceremony by Brazil.

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