摘要：The World Health Organisation was established in 1948 under the auspices of the United Nations. The post-war era was a time of great optimism and the visionary WHO constitution paved the way for an organisation grounded in equity and human rights. Initially, WHO opted for a cautious approach focused solely on their medical expertise, however, over time, the organisation became increasingly politicised; acting in the interest of member states meant confronting the reality that health is a product of surrounding political, environmental and socioeconomic structures.1 This shift has attracted the ire of strong opposing forces – both corporate and governmental – ever since. Against this backdrop, WHO today is cash strapped, undergoing wide-ranging reform and increasingly marginalised in the global health arena.
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