Allies issue joint call for Taiwan’s WHO inclusionBy Lin Chia-nan / Staff reporterThe representative offices of the US, Japan and Australia yesterday issued a joint call for Taiwan’s participation in the WHO, while highlighting the importance of universal access to effective vaccinations against COVID-19. The 74th World Health Assembly commenced virtually on Monday, but Taiwan was excluded for a fifth consecutive year. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is seen on screens as he attends the World Health Assembly amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday. Paraguayan Minister of Public Health and Social Welfare Julio Borba during a general discussion also backed Taiwan’s participation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday thanked the allies for voicing support for Taiwan, although their proposal pushing for Taiwan’s participation was not listed on the WHA’s formal agenda.

Source: Taipei Times May 25, 2021 15:56 UTC