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UTKARSH MISHRAAIR 337· 2025

Question Q.9Discuss WHO's crisis of capacity and credibilityGS2GS2

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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Recently U.S. withdrew funding via WHO calling over COVID-19 period lapse. WHO crisis of capacity and credibility: (1) WHO did issue timely warning for pandemic and threat. (2) Further, it still cannot pinpoint the source of virus which reduces accountability. (3) Further, it is highly dependent on funds from various countries. (4) With reduced funding it will cut-off the pathway to ensure accountability. With reduced funding, it will cut-off the pathway in watch [illegible] careeny.

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UTKARSH MISHRA

AIR 3372025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

International Institutions, Agencies and Fora - Structure and Mandate

Important International Institutions

WHO Crisis

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75

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analytical

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