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Korea Herald
21-05-2025
- Health
- Korea Herald
WHO Foundation and Laerdal Global Health announce US $12.5 million to launch massive Acute Care scale up aiming to save over 50,000 lives per year
Over half of deaths in low-and middle-income countries could be addressed with effective emergency care. GENEVA, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A newly-announced philanthropic partnership between Laerdal Global Health and the WHO Foundation will fund WHO to scale up acute care training for health workers in select African countries. Laerdal Global Health founder, Tore Laerdal and WHO Foundation Chair, Thomas Zeltner announced the US $12.5 million commitment at an event during the World Health Assembly in Geneva on Tuesday 20th May 2025. This contribution includes support for WHO Basic Emergency Care training in 400 hospitals across three African countries, as well as specially designed training kits for ongoing workplace-based training. In association with this core commitment, the WHO Foundation and Laerdal Global Health have also established a funding consortium – Lifeline: the Acute Care Action Fund – and are already in active discussions with other private and public partners to reach a total of $25M to bring this program to 1,000 hospitals in five or more countries, saving an estimated 50,000 lives every year. The Basic Emergency Care (BEC) program was developed in 2016 by WHO, with the collaboration of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation for Emergency Medicine. Since that time, tens of thousands of health workers have been trained in Basic Emergency Care across more than 60 countries. Prior studies in first level hospitals across Africa and Asia showed a 34 to 50 percent reduction in mortality from acute conditions –- including pneumonia, road injuries, diabetic crisis and post-partum haemorrhage – following the implementation of the BEC program. "We know that the Basic Emergency Care program can reduce mortality from a range of acute conditions by up to 50 percent," says Tore Laerdal. "We have been privileged to collaborate with WHO, the International Federation for Emergency Medicine, and the International Committee of the Red Cross in developing a new course model that uses simpler and much more affordable training materials, enabling ongoing refresher sessions at each hospital," he adds. "Strengthening health systems and supporting health workers to deliver effective acute care is essential to universal health coverage and health security," says Bruce Aylward, Assistant Director General, Universal Health Coverage, Life Course Division, WHO. "This support to bring the Basic Emergency Care program to scale— particularly at this time of constricting resources— will have a critical impact around the world." WHO Foundation Chair, Thomas Zeltner, adds: "This generous and timely contribution from Laerdal Global Health supports WHO's vital work at a time when funding for global health is under threat." "We now invite others to join Lifeline: the Acute Care Action Fund to support the scale-up of the BEC program across the region and beyond - including in humanitarian settings - saving millions of lives." About Laerdal Global Health Laerdal Global Health is a not-for-profit company dedicated to helping save lives in low-resource settings. It develops simple, scalable, and locally adaptable solutions for health worker training and clinical care—supporting countries to improve outcomes for mothers, newborns, and people affected by trauma, sepsis, and other acute conditions. Working in close collaboration with governments, global and local partners, Laerdal Global Health works to strengthen health systems by empowering frontline providers with the tools, skills and confidence they need. It is part of the Laerdal group, a mission-driven organization with a shared goal of helping save one million more lives, every year, by 2030. About the WHO Foundation The WHO Foundation, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is an independent grant-making organization that supports the mission of the World Health Organization. It mobilizes philanthropic capital and builds catalytic partnerships to address the world's most pressing health challenges, especially for vulnerable communities.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
WHO Foundation and Laerdal Global Health announce US $12.5 million to launch massive Acute Care scale up aiming to save over 50,000 lives per year
Over half of deaths in low-and middle-income countries could be addressed with effective emergency care. GENEVA, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A newly-announced philanthropic partnership between Laerdal Global Health and the WHO Foundation will fund WHO to scale up acute care training for health workers in select African countries. Laerdal Global Health founder, Tore Laerdal and WHO Foundation Chair, Thomas Zeltner announced the US $12.5 million commitment at an event during the World Health Assembly in Geneva on Tuesday 20th May 2025. This contribution includes support for WHO Basic Emergency Care training in 400 hospitals across three African countries, as well as specially designed training kits for ongoing workplace-based training. In association with this core commitment, the WHO Foundation and Laerdal Global Health have also established a funding consortium – Lifeline: the Acute Care Action Fund – and are already in active discussions with other private and public partners to reach a total of $25M to bring this program to 1,000 hospitals in five or more countries, saving an estimated 50,000 lives every year. The Basic Emergency Care (BEC) program was developed in 2016 by WHO, with the collaboration of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation for Emergency Medicine. Since that time, tens of thousands of health workers have been trained in Basic Emergency Care across more than 60 countries. Prior studies in first level hospitals across Africa and Asia showed a 34 to 50 percent reduction in mortality from acute conditions –- including pneumonia, road injuries, diabetic crisis and post-partum haemorrhage – following the implementation of the BEC program. "We know that the Basic Emergency Care program can reduce mortality from a range of acute conditions by up to 50 percent," says Tore Laerdal. "We have been privileged to collaborate with WHO, the International Federation for Emergency Medicine, and the International Committee of the Red Cross in developing a new course model that uses simpler and much more affordable training materials, enabling ongoing refresher sessions at each hospital," he adds. "Strengthening health systems and supporting health workers to deliver effective acute care is essential to universal health coverage and health security," says Bruce Aylward, Assistant Director General, Universal Health Coverage, Life Course Division, WHO. "This support to bring the Basic Emergency Care program to scale— particularly at this time of constricting resources— will have a critical impact around the world." WHO Foundation Chair, Thomas Zeltner, adds: "This generous and timely contribution from Laerdal Global Health supports WHO's vital work at a time when funding for global health is under threat." "We now invite others to join Lifeline: the Acute Care Action Fund to support the scale-up of the BEC program across the region and beyond - including in humanitarian settings - saving millions of lives." About Laerdal Global Health Laerdal Global Health is a not-for-profit company dedicated to helping save lives in low-resource settings. It develops simple, scalable, and locally adaptable solutions for health worker training and clinical care—supporting countries to improve outcomes for mothers, newborns, and people affected by trauma, sepsis, and other acute conditions. Working in close collaboration with governments, global and local partners, Laerdal Global Health works to strengthen health systems by empowering frontline providers with the tools, skills and confidence they need. It is part of the Laerdal group, a mission-driven organization with a shared goal of helping save one million more lives, every year, by 2030. About the WHO Foundation The WHO Foundation, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is an independent grant-making organization that supports the mission of the World Health Organization. It mobilizes philanthropic capital and builds catalytic partnerships to address the world's most pressing health challenges, especially for vulnerable communities. Photo: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE WHO Foundation Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
21-05-2025
- Health
- Cision Canada
WHO Foundation and Laerdal Global Health announce US $12.5 million to launch massive Acute Care scale up aiming to save over 50,000 lives per year
Over half of deaths in low-and middle-income countries could be addressed with effective emergency care. GENEVA, May 21, 2025 /CNW/ -- A newly-announced philanthropic partnership between Laerdal Global Health and the WHO Foundation will fund WHO to scale up acute care training for health workers in select African countries. Laerdal Global Health founder, Tore Laerdal and WHO Foundation Chair, Thomas Zeltner announced the US $12.5 million commitment at an event during the World Health Assembly in Geneva on Tuesday 20th May 2025. This contribution includes support for WHO Basic Emergency Care training in 400 hospitals across three African countries, as well as specially designed training kits for ongoing workplace-based training. In association with this core commitment, the WHO Foundation and Laerdal Global Health have also established a funding consortium – Lifeline: the Acute Care Action Fund – and are already in active discussions with other private and public partners to reach a total of $25M to bring this program to 1,000 hospitals in five or more countries, saving an estimated 50,000 lives every year. The Basic Emergency Care (BEC) program was developed in 2016 by WHO, with the collaboration of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation for Emergency Medicine. Since that time, tens of thousands of health workers have been trained in Basic Emergency Care across more than 60 countries. Prior studies in first level hospitals across Africa and Asia showed a 34 to 50 percent reduction in mortality from acute conditions –- including pneumonia, road injuries, diabetic crisis and post-partum haemorrhage – following the implementation of the BEC program. "We know that the Basic Emergency Care program can reduce mortality from a range of acute conditions by up to 50 percent," says Tore Laerdal. "We have been privileged to collaborate with WHO, the International Federation for Emergency Medicine, and the International Committee of the Red Cross in developing a new course model that uses simpler and much more affordable training materials, enabling ongoing refresher sessions at each hospital," he adds. "Strengthening health systems and supporting health workers to deliver effective acute care is essential to universal health coverage and health security," says Bruce Aylward, Assistant Director General, Universal Health Coverage, Life Course Division, WHO. "This support to bring the Basic Emergency Care program to scale— particularly at this time of constricting resources— will have a critical impact around the world." WHO Foundation Chair, Thomas Zeltner, adds: "This generous and timely contribution from Laerdal Global Health supports WHO's vital work at a time when funding for global health is under threat." "We now invite others to join Lifeline: the Acute Care Action Fund to support the scale-up of the BEC program across the region and beyond - including in humanitarian settings - saving millions of lives." About Laerdal Global Health Laerdal Global Health is a not-for-profit company dedicated to helping save lives in low-resource settings. It develops simple, scalable, and locally adaptable solutions for health worker training and clinical care—supporting countries to improve outcomes for mothers, newborns, and people affected by trauma, sepsis, and other acute conditions. Working in close collaboration with governments, global and local partners, Laerdal Global Health works to strengthen health systems by empowering frontline providers with the tools, skills and confidence they need. It is part of the Laerdal group, a mission-driven organization with a shared goal of helping save one million more lives, every year, by 2030. About the WHO Foundation The WHO Foundation, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is an independent grant-making organization that supports the mission of the World Health Organization. It mobilizes philanthropic capital and builds catalytic partnerships to address the world's most pressing health challenges, especially for vulnerable communities.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
WHO Foundation and Laerdal Global Health announce US $12.5 million to launch massive Acute Care scale up aiming to save over 50,000 lives per year
Over half of deaths in low-and middle-income countries could be addressed with effective emergency care. GENEVA, May 21, 2025 /CNW/ -- A newly-announced philanthropic partnership between Laerdal Global Health and the WHO Foundation will fund WHO to scale up acute care training for health workers in select African countries. Laerdal Global Health founder, Tore Laerdal and WHO Foundation Chair, Thomas Zeltner announced the US $12.5 million commitment at an event during the World Health Assembly in Geneva on Tuesday 20th May 2025. This contribution includes support for WHO Basic Emergency Care training in 400 hospitals across three African countries, as well as specially designed training kits for ongoing workplace-based training. In association with this core commitment, the WHO Foundation and Laerdal Global Health have also established a funding consortium – Lifeline: the Acute Care Action Fund – and are already in active discussions with other private and public partners to reach a total of $25M to bring this program to 1,000 hospitals in five or more countries, saving an estimated 50,000 lives every year. The Basic Emergency Care (BEC) program was developed in 2016 by WHO, with the collaboration of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation for Emergency Medicine. Since that time, tens of thousands of health workers have been trained in Basic Emergency Care across more than 60 countries. Prior studies in first level hospitals across Africa and Asia showed a 34 to 50 percent reduction in mortality from acute conditions –- including pneumonia, road injuries, diabetic crisis and post-partum haemorrhage – following the implementation of the BEC program. "We know that the Basic Emergency Care program can reduce mortality from a range of acute conditions by up to 50 percent," says Tore Laerdal. "We have been privileged to collaborate with WHO, the International Federation for Emergency Medicine, and the International Committee of the Red Cross in developing a new course model that uses simpler and much more affordable training materials, enabling ongoing refresher sessions at each hospital," he adds. "Strengthening health systems and supporting health workers to deliver effective acute care is essential to universal health coverage and health security," says Bruce Aylward, Assistant Director General, Universal Health Coverage, Life Course Division, WHO. "This support to bring the Basic Emergency Care program to scale— particularly at this time of constricting resources— will have a critical impact around the world." WHO Foundation Chair, Thomas Zeltner, adds: "This generous and timely contribution from Laerdal Global Health supports WHO's vital work at a time when funding for global health is under threat." "We now invite others to join Lifeline: the Acute Care Action Fund to support the scale-up of the BEC program across the region and beyond - including in humanitarian settings - saving millions of lives." About Laerdal Global Health Laerdal Global Health is a not-for-profit company dedicated to helping save lives in low-resource settings. It develops simple, scalable, and locally adaptable solutions for health worker training and clinical care—supporting countries to improve outcomes for mothers, newborns, and people affected by trauma, sepsis, and other acute conditions. Working in close collaboration with governments, global and local partners, Laerdal Global Health works to strengthen health systems by empowering frontline providers with the tools, skills and confidence they need. It is part of the Laerdal group, a mission-driven organization with a shared goal of helping save one million more lives, every year, by 2030. About the WHO Foundation The WHO Foundation, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is an independent grant-making organization that supports the mission of the World Health Organization. It mobilizes philanthropic capital and builds catalytic partnerships to address the world's most pressing health challenges, especially for vulnerable communities. Photo: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE WHO Foundation View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Web Release
28-03-2025
- Health
- Web Release
Abu Dhabi prepares to welcome global health leaders to Abu Dhabi Global Health Week 2025
By Editor_wr On Mar 28, 2025 Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW) 2025 is set to welcome prominent health and well-being industry leaders for three days of open, exclusive exchange and joint action from 15 – 17 April. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, this year's event will unite over 200 speakers to redefine health and well-being through high-level dialogue and collaboration. Confirmed speakers include government officials, business leaders, policymakers, researchers, investors and healthcare innovators to exchange insights and address the most significant challenges shaping the future of health. Among the distinguished speakers include Anil Soni, Chief Executive Officer of the WHO Foundation, Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of the Africa Center for Diseases Control, Dr. Nir Barzilai, Director of the Institute for Aging Research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Michel Demaré, Chair of AstraZeneca; Sir Jonathan Symonds, Chair of the Board at GSK, Jacob Thaysen, Chief Executive Officer of Illumina, Elena Bonfiglioli, Global Business Leader, GM Healthcare, Pharma and Life Sciences at Microsoft, and Dr. Tomislav Mihaljevic, Chief Executive Officer of Cleveland Clinic. These visionary figures will be joined by health ministers from countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Nepal, and the Hellenic Republic. Commenting on Abu Dhabi Global Health Week 2025 and the emirate's growing role in advancing global health collaboration, H.E. Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), said: 'We are delighted to welcome some of the world's most respected business leaders, innovators and institutions to engage in meaningful dialogue and drive collaborative action. With its advanced infrastructure, diverse population, and deep investments in life sciences, Abu Dhabi is uniquely positioned to pioneer precision health, accelerate innovation, and build a healthier, more resilient future for all. By uniting government, industry and academia, we are creating an environment where transformative ideas can thrive, and global solutions can emerge to fuel breakthrough discoveries that will shape the future of healthcare.' ADGHW 2025 will welcome more than 15,000 visitors, 1900 delegates, 200 speakers and 150 exhibitors from 90 countries to facilitate knowledge exchange and forge strategic partnerships that drive meaningful progress in global health. At the core of the event is the Forum@ADGHW, a global stage uniting leaders from government, industry, research and academia to tackle critical healthcare challenges. The StartUp Zone will serve as a hub for collaboration and innovation, inviting startups to pitch their innovative ideas to investors, with winners of the Smart Health Hackathon announced during the event. Additionally, the winners of the prestigious ADGHW Innovation Awards will be announced, in celebration of individuals and organisations driving innovation and collaboration, fostering a culture of excellence that will shape the future of health. ADGHW is a major government initiative from the Department of Health and Abu Dhabi, and serves as a platform for innovation and collaboration under the theme 'Towards Longevity: Redefining Health and Well-being'. It places a strong emphasis on community-driven health and well-being, with a proactive approach centred around preventive, personalised, and holistic care. Four core themes will guide discussions and initiatives: Longevity and Precision Health; Health System Resilience & Sustainability; Digital Health & AI; and Investment in Life Sciences. By convening diverse stakeholders from around the world, ADGHW will catalyse healthcare transformation. ADGHW is deeply integrated into Abu Dhabi's trusted and recognised healthcare system – with its track record of excellence and fast-growing, future-forward, data-enabled services. With advanced diagnostics, AI-powered treatments and genomic research, Abu Dhabi is at the forefront of precision health, enabling more effective and targeted interventions that extend both lifespan and quality of life. ADGHW 2025 offers complimentary visitor passes that grant access to the event's live stage sessions and global exhibition hall. To attend these features, you can register as a visitor. For more information, visit Comments are closed.
