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US seeks to 'fundamentally change' WHO, Pompeo says
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that the United States aims to fundamentally change the World Health Organization (WHO) amid criticism of its response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Trump administration has accused the WHO of over-reliance on Chinese official accounts regarding the initial outbreak of the virus in Wuhan.
The US, which is the top donor to the WHO, is considering withholding contributions and making other decisions regarding its engagement with the organization.
Pompeo emphasized the need to ensure that global health bodies function effectively, particularly in safeguarding American interests and safety.
Critics suggest that President Trump is seeking a foreign scapegoat for his administration's handling of the pandemic.
Pompeo also indicated that the US would hold countries and individuals accountable for the loss of lives and economic damage caused by the pandemic.
Defenders of the WHO argue that challenging China aggressively could have led to the agency being shut out, and that the WHO has also been mild in its comments regarding the US response.
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