'Starved of funds and attacked by geopolitics', WHO is facing a crisis of 'capacity and credibility' in the light of USA's withdrawal and its accusation of the health body of being 'biased towards China' and mishandling the COVID-19 pandemic. Discuss the state of health security in the light of WHO's failures and China's role and suggest measures for strengthening the international health body. (10 marks, 150 words)

Recently USA, WHAOA funds about 15% of total contribution of WHO withdrew from the global health body raising concerns over its structure.

Keenness & Issue of WHO:

(i) Failed to help China (any other country) accountable for COVID-19 pandemic

(ii) Ignoring concerns by China in raising concerns of bioweapons

(iii) Disproportionate intimidation by developed nations yet had minimal WHO programme in their country as of WHO programmes in Africa & Africa

Importance of WHO:

(i) Global coordination during public health crisis - led During COVID created first research

(ii) bringing equity in global health by focusing on global south

(iii) Important global vaccination programme like polio campaign in India

Annual report having impact assessment & General Transparency in use of funds

Benefit its criticisms WHO has a vital role in achieving SDG-3 - Good Health

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(iv) Allegations of Corruption & misappropriation of funds

Importance of WHO:

(i) Global coordination during public health crisis - c) During COVID created first research

(ii) bringing equity in global health by focusing on global south

(iii) Important global vaccination programme like polio campaign in India

Annual report having impact assessment & General Transparency in use of funds

Benefit its criticisms WHO has a vital role in achieving SDG-3 - Good Health