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Can the World Health Organization still be the World’s health conscience?

The World Health Organisation is facing a crisis of confidence, with trust in international institutions steadily declining.

According to experts, political bias, inconsistent crisis communication, bureaucratic inertia, and a lack of accountability are contributing to a phenomenon known as ‘institutional contagion’, a kind of reputation infection.

We spoke with Dr Monir Islam about the World Health Organisation's crisis of confidence, politics, and moral authority.

Author's summary: WHO faces crisis of confidence.

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BirGün BirGün — 2025-11-02

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