US to halt funding to WHO over coronavirus

Addis Ababa, April 15, 2020 (FBC) – US President Donald Trump has announced he is going to halt funding to the World Health Organization (WHO).

He accused the UN agency of mismanaging and covering up the spread of the virus after it emerged in China, and said it must be held accountable.

In response, the UN chief said it was “not the time” to cut funds to the WHO.

Mr Trump has been under fire for his own handling of the pandemic.

He has accused the WHO of having “criticised” that decision and of being biased towards China more generally.

Source:BBC