
World Jan 23, 2022
U.S. opposes plans to make WHO more independent
The U.S. government is opposing the reform because it has concerns about the WHO's ability to confront future threats, including from China.
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The U.S. government is opposing the reform because it has concerns about the WHO's ability to confront future threats, including from China.
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