Yet in public, the U.N. health agency lauded governments for their responses. Instead, the health agency relies on behind-the-scenes talks and the cooperation of member states. Critics say WHO’s traditional aversion to confronting its member countries has come at a high price. Some public health experts say WHO’s failure to exert its influence lent credence to countries adopting risky outbreak policies, possibly compromising efforts to stop the virus. Going forward, WHO’s role in the continued unfolding of the pandemic will depend in part on the panel review.

Source: Huffington Post November 11, 2020 20:26 UTC