Can the World Health Organization still be the World’s health conscience? - 2
A house built on donor sand
Introduction
The 77th World Health Assembly, held from 27 May to 1 June 2024, in Geneva, Switzerland, raised questions about the World Health Organization's (WHO) ability to remain the world's health conscience.
The WHO's Funding Conundrum
The world’s health guardian lives on the charity of those it must sometimes defy, sparking concerns about its ability to speak the truth of science.
Can an institution funded by politics still speak the truth of science?
Perceptions of Politics and Science
Dr. Monir Islam concedes that the perception of WHO being too political and less science-driven is
not entirely unfounded, although he notes that this perception is sometimes oversimplified.
Author's summary: WHO faces challenges in remaining impartial due to political funding.
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