WHO ‘Showed Leadership’ In Dealing With COVID-19, Says Interim Inquiry
Coronavirus Outbreak Has Tested The WHO As Never Before
Executive Summary
An interim independent assessment of the WHO’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has supported the organization’s work. But will be it enough to convince critics as the WHO faces the threat of permanently losing funds from its biggest donor, the US?
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