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)
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
64 words4 paragraphs
Diagram
Box diagram showing capacity of WHO: promoting health infrastructure, research in new diseases, control outbreak, help in health delivery
Examiner score
0.3/10Open original scan
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Topper
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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