France signed seven agreements with WHO on October 17. The country will give 24 million euros to WHO. This money will help WHO work on many health problems around the world. France will support work on diseases like heart disease and diabetes. The money will also help WHO respond to serious health situations in Gaza and Ukraine.
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros thanked France for its support. He said the money will help save lives and protect vulnerable people. France also gave 4.5 million euros that WHO can use freely. The French ambassador said his country wants to help WHO tackle global health challenges. France supports the WHO centre in Lyon. It helps WHO prepare for and respond to disease spread.