Can the World Health Organization still be the World’s health conscience? - 2 | A house built on donor sand
Umit Kartoglu discusses the World Health Organization's (WHO) ability to remain the world's health conscience.
The 77th World Health Assembly took place from May 27 to June 1, 2024, in Geneva, Switzerland.
Dr. Monir Islam states, "This perception, while sometimes oversimplified, is not entirely unfounded," regarding the claim that WHO has grown too political and less science-driven.
The world's health guardian relies on donations, which can impact its ability to speak the truth of science.
Author's summary: WHO's reliance on donations affects its ability to speak truth.
- WHO's funding is influenced by politics.
- The organization's science-driven approach is impacted by its funding.
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