Mali, the 20th African country to introduce malaria vaccination, will use a hybrid approach to boost protection during the high-risk part of the season.
The WHO's pandemic exercise was the first test of a new global coordination mechanism called the Global Health Emergency Corps.
In its monthly mpox update, the WHO said it is tracking several genetic developments, including rising cases of the rare 2b clade.
Also, a group of experts expresses concern about an increase in recent months in wild poliovirus cases in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Also, the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on immunization (SAGE) is meeting this week to discuss polio vaccines and other issues.
The reports include 3 wild poliovirus cases in Pakistan.
The latest polio cases include 3 WPV1 infections in Pakistan, 1 of 2 remaining endemic countries.
The funds will help vaccinate 370 million children annually.
Afghanistan and Pakistan report new wild poliovirus cases, while Algeria and Guinea confirm cases of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus.
The WHO has orchestrated 2 mass vaccination campaigns during pauses of fighting in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
