'Starved of funds, shacked by geopolitics, WHO is facing a crisis of capacity and credibility.' Discuss the statement 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.
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World Health Organisation (WHO) was ensigned as global health watchdog for promoting disease health and cooperation. However, in light of criticism, the credibility and capacity crisis is evident.
Crisis faced WHO:
(I) Capacity crisis - (i) lack of funds required for smooth operational functioning (ii) dependent on voluntary grants.
(II) Retrieval of voluntary grants - by USA which contributed upto 40% of WHO funds.
(III) Withdrawn consent of countries, WHO cannot act in its full capacity
(IV) Lack of dispute resolution mechanism.
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International Institutions, Agencies and Fora - Structure and Mandate
Important International Institutions
WHO Crisis - Capacity and Credibility
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