Gordon Brown
WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Global Health Financing
Appointed in September 2021
As the WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Global Health Financing, my mission under Dr Tedros leadership is clear: to make health a universal right. Sustainable financing for health serves as the bridge to a healthier, more equitable world. By investing wisely today, we can construct resilient healthcare systems capable of withstanding any challenge. It's through global cooperation and multilateral partnerships that we can guarantee health as a universal right, ensuring no one is left behind on the path to well-being and prosperity.
Mr Gordon Brown, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and UN Special Envoy for Global Education is also the WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Global Health Financing. Mr Brown's leadership has been pivotal in reforming health and economic policies. His advocacy for education as a fundamental right and access to healthcare reflects his commitment to advancing global health.
Mr Brown has actively advocated for sustainable funding and flexible resources for WHO. He participated in the Working Group on Sustainable Financing of WHO, urging countries to support COVID-19 vaccination and highlighting the need for equitable vaccine distribution. Through opinion editorials and media interviews in reputable outlets like the Financial Times, The Guardian, and Independent News. Mr Brown has mobilized support for WHO. Additionally, Mr Brown also played a crucial role in supporting WHO’s Health Emergency Appeal launch in January 2023.