Luxembourg signed two agreements with the World Health Organization on December 20. The country will give 47.5 million euros to WHO between 2025 and 2028. The first agreement provides 46.5 million euros. This is the largest amount Luxembourg has ever given to WHO. The second agreement provides one million euros from the health ministry. This is the first time this ministry has given money to WHO.
The money will help WHO prepare for health emergencies. It will also fight diseases like polio and tropical diseases. Dr Tedros, WHO's leader, said the agreements show Luxembourg's solidarity. Luxembourg signed the deals on the International Day of Solidarity.