Topsy turvy protocols make Covid a global policy disaster Dr P.S.Venkatesh Rao https://www.sundayguardianlive.com/news/topsy-turvy-protocols-make-covid-global-policy-disaster January 22, 2022,
Over two years of this pandemic there has been a profusion of advisories, guidelines, protocols issued by WHO and various national governments and health agencies with frequent changes, U-turns, retractions, often contradicting each other. Blind obedience to WHO’s inconsistent guidelines and China influenced actions has demolished the world economy and WHO’s reputation. Inability to pinpoint what led to this pandemic and lack of imposition of consequences on those responsible have further eroded the credibility and authority of international bodies and leaders
Good communication skills and ability to win the trust and cooperation of health workers and the public at large is essential for the success of any public health policy.