On 5 October 2020 WHO and Denmark signed a multiyear agreement in which Denmark increased its flexible support to WHO As part of the agreement Denmark s funding to WHO will exceed 140 million Danish kroner over US 20 million of flexible and thematic contributions for the 2020 2023 period Denmark s voluntary flexible contributions rise to 25 million Danish kroner over US 3 9 million per year A further 10 million Danish kroner over US 1 5 million of thematic funds will be provided to WHO broadly earmarked towards the battle of non communicable diseases The Danish government commits to doubling Denmark s voluntary core contribution to WHO from 2021 subject to parliamentary approval to take global responsibility in strengthening health for the most vulnerable RasmusPrehn healthforall https t co S5F0Z4CgSL Morten Jespersen DKAmb UNGva September 2 2020 The Danish Government announced in September their commitment to double Denmark s voluntary core contribution to WHO from 2021 Core voluntary funds are a key source of support that allows WHO to be agile strategic and work where and on what is needed most Denmark has long been an essential partner of WHO and a strong champion of health and human rights around the world Thanks to their continued support we look forward to stepping up our work to improve health all over the world fight non communicable diseases and continue our work on COVID 19 said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus According to its WHO agenda for 2020 2023 Denmark places a strong emphasis on gender equality and the rights of women and girls and includes sexual and reproductive health and rights as vital to improving health for all at all ages Noncommunicable diseases NCDs including heart disease stroke cancer diabetes and chronic lung disease are collectively responsible for almost 70 of all deaths worldwide WHO provides leadership and the evidence base for international action on surveillance prevention and control of NCDs Denmark s donation will help WHO strengthen its work on NCDs In addition to non communicable diseases Denmark is committed to strengthening WHO s response to emergencies as well as universal health coverage and fighting antimicrobial resistance Find out more about Denmark s contributions to WHO Find out more about Denmark s participation and support of WHO