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WHO Presses China for COVID-19 Origin Data on Fifth Anniversary
The World Health Organization (WHO) has renewed calls for China to share crucial data about COVID-19's origins, five years after the virus first emerged in Wuhan. WHO emphasized this as both "a moral and scientific imperative," highlighting ongoing concerns about pandemic preparedness.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Mao Ning responded by asserting their commitment to "science, openness, and transparency." She stated China was unique in hosting multiple WHO expert groups for joint origin studies and claimed they shared virus information and genome sequences promptly with the international community.
WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed concern about global pandemic readiness, noting that despite "painful lessons" from COVID-19, the world remains vulnerable to similar threats. The organization emphasized that limited international cooperation and transparency continue to hamper effective pandemic prevention efforts.
The pandemic has claimed over 7 million lives globally since its outbreak in late 2019, according to WHO statistics. The ongoing debate about data sharing highlights persistent challenges in international health cooperation and pandemic preparedness.
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