Can the World Health Organization still be the World’s health conscience?
The World Health Organization is facing a crisis of confidence due to declining trust in international institutions.
According to experts, political bias, inconsistent crisis communication, bureaucratic inertia, and a lack of accountability are contributing to a phenomenon known as ‘institutional contagion’.
We spoke with Dr Monir Islam about the World Health Organisation's crisis of confidence, politics and moral authority.
Trust in international institutions has been steadily declining in recent years.
The organization's ability to serve as the world's health conscience is being questioned.