In a recent press conference, former President Donald Trump, now running for re-election, unveiled his ambitious plans to reform the World Health Organization (WHO) if he were to return to office. Trump’s proposal comes in the wake of his previous criticisms of the organization during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key points of Trump’s WHO reform plan include:

1. Increased Accountability: Trump proposes implementing stricter oversight measures to ensure the WHO’s decisions are transparent and based on scientific evidence rather than political considerations.
2. Funding Restructure: He suggests a performance-based funding model, where financial support from member countries would be tied to the organization’s effectiveness and adherence to its core mission.
3. Leadership Changes: Trump calls for a complete overhaul of the WHO’s top leadership, arguing that the current structure has failed to respond adequately to global health crises.
4. Pandemic Response Protocols: The plan outlines new protocols for early detection and response to potential pandemics, including more rigorous standards for information sharing among member countries.
5. Focus on Traditional Health Threats: Trump proposes redirecting the WHO’s resources towards combating infectious diseases and other immediate health threats, rather than addressing broader social determinants of health.

Critics argue that these reforms could potentially weaken the WHO’s ability to coordinate global health efforts, while supporters maintain that such changes are necessary to improve the organization’s efficiency and effectiveness.