The World Health Organisation has officially approved an independent evaluation of its response to the coronavirus pandemic, as proposed by the European Union.
The EU resolution did not receive a single objection from the WHO’s 194 member states at a meeting today. The evaluation will begin as soon as possible.
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general, said the organisation wants “more than anyone” to be held accountable.
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Last night, US President Donald Trump threatened to permanently pull all funding to the organisation over its lack of independence from China. He gave the WHO a 30-day deadline to make major reforms.
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