The head of the World Health Organization was targeted by China's internet censors after he questioned the viability of the country's zero-covid policy.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, criticized China's Covid-19 policy.
Posts featuring WHO chief Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus have been removed from two of China's biggest social media platforms.
A post featuring Tedros remarks from an official United Nations account on Weibo was removed shortly after publication and the WHO have been removed.
Video clips of Tedros have been removed from the platform, as well as comments, which have been disabled due to a violation of relevant laws and regulations.
Forbes asked the WHO if they would respond.
China is one of the few places in the world still adhering to a zero-covid strategy. It is the cornerstone of China's pandemic policy and the country has taken drastic measures to eliminate all cases of the virus, placing entire cities under a strict curfew for weeks at a time. The policy has caused discontent and unrest among members of the public, accusations of inhumane treatment, and concerns of severe economic damage after weeks or months of heavy restrictions. Tedros comments mark a rare rebuke of Chinese policy by the World Health Organization. The WHO is in conflict with the president because he has stated that officials will adhere to the policy and staked his political reputation on its success.
1.5 million. If China abandons its zero-covid policy, that's how many people could die from Covid-19 in six months. An omicron wave would overwhelm China's hospital system if there were no other steps to contain the disease. Increasing access to antiviral drugs and boosting vaccine use among the elderly are the most important policies for China to consider when transitioning away from zero- Covid, the researchers said. Strengthening critical care capacity is an important long-term goal.
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