Biden Seeks to Allow WHO to Declare Public Health Emergencies Without Consulting Local Officials

Biden Seeks to Allow WHO to Declare Public Health Emergencies Without Consulting Local Officials
The logo of the World Health Organization is seen at the WHO headquarters in Geneva, on June 11, 2009. Anja Niedringhaus/AP Photo
Mark Tapscott
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President Joe Biden’s administration is pushing amendments to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) governing regulations that would remove the current requirement to consult with local officials before  declaring  a public health emergency in any nation.
Ultimately decided by the Director General, the WHO’s designation of Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) triggers a series of monitoring responses and recommended actions on health measures in affected nations.
Mark Tapscott
Mark Tapscott
Senior Congressional Correspondent
Mark Tapscott is an award-winning senior Congressional correspondent for The Epoch Times. He covers Congress, national politics, and policy. Mr. Tapscott previously worked for Washington Times, Washington Examiner, Montgomery Journal, and Daily Caller News Foundation.
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