Liberal MP Tim Wilson says the World Health Organisation (WHO) needs to “take a very hard look at itself, its conduct and its contribution to this pandemic”. WHO has ignored calls from global leaders to ban wet markets in China after they were revealed as the likely cause of COVID-19.
“I have very little faith in the Chinese communist party and my confidence in the world health organisation has been shattered as well,” Mr Wilson told Sky News.
“People forget after the SARS crisis that the WHO went through significant review and reform to make sure the suppression of evidence of viruses coming out couldn’t happen again.
“And frankly now it seems like that’s exactly what happened and the WHO has been delinquent in its duties.”
While Australia was very much focused on domestic health and economic concerns, Mr Wilson said WHO needed to face consequences.
“I have no doubt there will be a proper assessment and review,” he said.
“I know in the US many senators are already talking about accountability measures for the WHO."
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