GENEVA, Jumada I 08, 1437, February 17, 2016, SPA -- The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that $56 million is needed to combat the Zika virus through June, including fast-tracking vaccines and diagnostics, Reuters reported. The funds, including $25 million for the WHO itself, would also be used to control the mosquito-borne virus that has now spread to 39 countries and has been linked to birth defects in Brazil, as well as research studies. --SPA 13:35 LOCAL TIME 10:35 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w