Health sector requirements in Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP) 2010
The Consolidated Appeal Process (CAP) for 2010 was launched in Geneva on 30 November. In his address at the launch, Dr Eric Laroche Assistant Director-General for Health Action in Crises Ericemphasized the importance of equitable funding in emergencies, reminding all that unpredictable, late and short-term CAP funding makes it impossible to plan appropriately with partners and respond effectively to humanitarian crises.
The health sector is requesting US$ 428 783 488 for projects in Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, the occupied Palestinian territory, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda, Yemen, Zimbabwe and the West African region. Of these, WHO is requesting US$ 132 891 157 million. Appeals for Iraq, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal are under preparation and will be launched at a later date.
Humanitarian Appeal 2010 Health Cluster Funding Requirements
WHO will make a compendium of all health projects per country available shortly.