* @DrTedros argues for tiered levels of #PHEIC, which IHR doesn't allow. I support his call for various levels, but only w/ clear meaning & impact for each level. I also agree it would be unwise to renegotiate IHR, which could backfire w/ populist leaders watering down IHR
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@WHO should use different warning levels leading up to pandemic isn't a good idea. Why? Because it would cause public panic & added confusion. In any case, WHO has no legal duty/power regarding pandemic status, conflating with PHEIC.Deze collectie tonen -
To demonstrate the adverse health messaging of various levels of epidemic messaging: During
#H1N1 DG Margaret Chan use@WHO influenza plan, as she kept publicly raising the alert level. This caused anxiety, panic & confusion, w/ WHO never again resorting to this kind of messagingDeze collectie tonen -
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@WHO. Yes, work w/ states for tiered levels for a PHEIC, w/ more precise definitions and consequences. But don't exceed WHO's legal authority by classifying pandemics. Most people will just hear the "panic" in pandemics, something@Tedros has wisely alluded to.Deze collectie tonen
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