Reasons Why the World Health Organization is Vital to Coronavirus Response
You may know already that the World Health Organization (WHO) is an agency of the United Nations. It is responsible for international public health, with its purpose outlined as providing leadership, advocacy, and evidence-based recommendations to improve dietary practices and improve physical activities. In times like the Coronavirus pandemic, WHO takes the role of the international leader offering guidance and help to all the nations.
During the Covid-19 response, the activities of the World Health Organization has been heavily debated and scrutinized. So much so that many people have lost their confidence in the organizations’ leadership and capabilities.
So, today, we outline the reasons why WHO is so important to tackle the latest onslaught of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).
Busting Myths and Providing Accurate Information
Thanks to the internet, it’s now easier than ever to spread misinformation and cause severe damage to the pandemic response. Thankfully, even in the midst of fake news, the World Health Organization (WHO) managed to produce accurate and useful guidelines, saving and protecting millions of lives in the process.
Helping Countries to Prepare for the Response
In any new pandemic, the governing bodies in different countries suffer from a lack of preparedness and resources. Thanks to the leadership of WHO and their strategic preparedness and response plan, the countries around the world managed to prepare ahead and divert their resources to tackle the onslaught of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Liasoning with the Distributions of Vital Supplies
By setting up a COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, the World Health Organization has ensured that the protective gears and other vital supplies reach the frontline workers and the marginalised people. It has also trained millions of healthcare workers, sharing life-saving knowledge around the world.
Besides, WHO is also coordinating the worldwide search for an effective coronavirus vaccine, with measures such as identifying research priorities and the launching of ‘Solidarity Trial’ - an international trial to find an effective treatment.