It was a pleasure to welcome representatives from over 800 scientific institutions to the first ever Global Forum of WHO Collaborating Centres.
This global network from 80 countries is implementing over 4000 activities in support of WHO's programmes.
In the context of sudden and severe cuts to aid impacting health and humanitarian work around the world, this network represents an incredible resource for global health and plays a critical role in supporting WHO to serve our Member States and the people of the world.