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DIVYAAIR 182· 2025

Question Q.9GS2GS2

'Starved of funds, shackled 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 being 'biased towards China and mishandling the COVID-19 pandemic'. (10 marks, 150 words)

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Main Body

WHO formed in 1948 with aim to provide for global health and disease free globe.

Capacity of WHO:

to promote robust health infrastructure
research in new diseases
control outbreak during health emergencies (ex COVID)
help in health delivery for countries in only African nations

Problems with WHO

1Crisis because of donor dependency donations from europe, USA → hamning indigence
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Diagram

Box diagram showing capacity of WHO: promoting health infrastructure, research in new diseases, control outbreak, help in health delivery

Examiner score
0.3/10

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DIVYA

AIR 1822025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

International Institutions, Agencies and Fora - Structure and Mandate

Important International Institutions

WHO - Structure and Capacity

Writing Stats

64

Total words

4

Paragraphs

analytical

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