WHO's response to drought crisis in Baidoa, Somalia - November 2022

Mobile clinic providing health care consultations as well as medicines for chronic diseases

Health Emergencies Alliance

Philanthropic Funding for Humanitarian Crises

COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Afghanistan via COVAX - March 2021

What is the Health Emergencies Alliance?

The HEA is a community of businesses and private foundations, convened by the WHO Foundation, committed to saving lives during health emergencies. Reliable funding from HEA members enables WHO to react rapidly with life-saving medical support following an emergency and to better prepare for future crises, wherever they strike.

WHO Director-General and Regional Director's visit to Aleppo

Saving lives in emergencies

Disease outbreaks, natural disaster, war, and crises induced by a changing climate threaten the lives, health and well being of more than 300 million people. WHO plays a vital role in health emergencies. It coordinates a worldwide health response with more than 1600 operational partners, and acts as first responder for the health of the world’s most vulnerable people.

With a presence in more than 150 countries, WHO strengthens healthcare on the ground before, during and after disasters helping people reclaim their lives.

Watch this film about the WHO Contingency Fund for Emergencies.

Find out more about WHO’s Health Emergency Appeals.

In response to the devastating earthquakes impacting Turkiye and the Syrian Arab Republic, WHO delivered 72 metric tons of trauma and emergency surgery supplies

Health Emergencies Alliance in Action

HEA members mobilize rapidly in the event of a health emergency, supported by staff members at the WHO Foundation. Within days of devastating earthquakes in Turkiye and Syria that killed over 50,000 and injured 107,000, HEA members had pledged to help fund WHO’s response. This included urgent medical supplies, and emergency medical teams to care for thousands of injured and distressed survivors living in horrific conditions.
Watch: WHO Focusing on Saving Lives.

Foundation S – The Sanofi Collective donated EUR 250,000 to support emergency access to healthcare and WHO’s in-country disaster relief interventions.

Spotify supported our fundraising campaign on its global platforms, resulting in more donations from users all across the world.

Pfizer Inc. is proud to support WHO Foundation’s work to respond to crises such as pandemics and conflicts.

“This donation, among others, reflects the commitment we have to ensuring everyone has access to the medical treatment they need, leaving no one behind.”

- Vanina Laurent-Ledru, Director General, Foundation S – The Sanofi Collective.

“As a global brand, we know we have an impact on the world, our industry and our listeners every single – day, and for us influence means also responsibility. Today we choose to stand with Türkiye and Syria, engage our network and use our platform for good.”

- Elizabeth Nieto, VP, Global Head of Equity and Impact, Spotify

“By joining the WHO Foundation’s Health Emergencies Alliance, Pfizer aims to contribute to the rapid response and delivery of life-saving aid during critical health crisis and to strengthen preparedness and response capabilities worldwide to help ensure that no one is left behind.”

- Caroline Roan, Senior Vice President, Global Health & Social Impact, Pfizer Inc.

Working together

Contribute your expertise and resources to help solve some of the world’s most pressing health challenges, while gaining insight into the work of HEA partners and WHO, as part of a global health community.

Gain insights

Access real-time, expert information about global health emergencies, including disease outbreaks and climate-induced crises. This will allow you to respond more quickly and effectively and make appropriate business decisions from investment to employee engagement and awareness.

Recognition

The HEA community attends and gains visibility at strategic, international events, including the World Economic Forum and the United Nations General Assembly.

Access to dedicated WHO Foundation reports, newsletters and briefs as well as recognition and exposure through our public channels.

Find out more

To find out more contact our Partnerships Team at partnerships@who.foundation

Partners

Latest HEA updates

The Health Emergencies Alliance mobilizes for Türkiye and Syria

The Conversation with Vanina Laurent-Ledru, head of Foundation S – The Sanofi Collective

The Conversation with Vanina Laurent-Ledru, head of Foundation S – The Sanofi Collective