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 of being biased towards China and mishandling the COVID-19 pandemic.
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WHO is facing crisis due to global geopolitics. USA withdrawal impairs its effective functioning for One Health approach. WHO: Being crisis of capacity & credibility (1) USA withdrawal: low funds for WHO. 56% of funds of WHO by USA (2) Increasing Chinese hegemony on WHO reduced credibility for other nations. WHO not condemning China for Wuhan crisis (3) Lack of capacity to conduct research as US facilities lost by US vaccine develop support by providing funds research (4) Stalled projects and delays as health support to low-income nations
Krupa A Jain
International Institutions, Agencies and Fora - Structure and Mandate
Important International Institutions
Important International Institutions
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