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WHO to initiate Independent Inquiry in handling of COVID-19

Sumit Arora Published On May 20th, 2020 Leave a comment

The World Health Organisation will be initiating Independent Inquiry in the handling of COVID-19. In order to achieve this, the organization is to launch “Resolution on COVID-19 response”. The main aim of the review is to put an end to the international blame game in the origin of COVID-19. The resolution was taken at the 73rd World Health Assembly that was held through video conference. India was represented by the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan.

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Around 116 countries backed the resolution of independent review. India backed the resolution. The idea of the resolution was initiated by Australia. However, the resolution was drafted by the European Union. China opposed the resolution.

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Headquarters of WHO: Geneva, Switzerland.
Director-general of WHO: Tedros Adhanom.

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