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Trump threatens to permanently cut WHO funding if it doesn’t reform in 30 days, Experts say it’s a foolish idea

Experts say it’s a foolish idea.

The Pandemic’s Hidden Human Trafficking Crisis

The coronavirus has created more people vulnerable to exploitation by traffickers—and revealed the world’s unpreparedness to protect them.

The WHO v coronavirus: why it can't handle the pandemic

If, like me, you have been confined to your home, glued to the news and nursing ever greater anxiety about the state of the world, you have probably become familiar with the sight of the World Health Organization’s director general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and his daily press briefings. Tedros, as he is known, is a calming presence in the midst of the crisis.

Why the World Health Organization’s Response to COVID-19 Is Crucial to the Future of Public Health

The coronavirus is a stress test for the U.N. agency trying to rehabilitate its image. It could also be a wakeup call for governments to invest in global efforts to mitigate the impact of future pandemics

The Washington Post

Why Curbing Travel Is No Cure-All for the Coronavirus

It’s no doubt tempting, in the face of a scary new virus, to shut borders and halt travel. With cases of the pneumonia-like Covid-19 illness topping 80,000 in dozens of countries, governments and companies are considering or have already implemented travel curbs.

Philippine News Agency

February 4, 2020

Grounded: Travel bans and the nCoV outbreak

The 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has infected more than 20,000 people worldwide, with most cases from China. As of Tuesday, its death toll climbed to 427 with two deaths from outside the country of origin, one each from Hong Kong and the Philippines.