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The Leighton Smith Podcast: Ramesh Thakur presents the case for transition from WHO to IHO

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Wed, 25 Mar 2026, 2:08pm

The Leighton Smith Podcast: Ramesh Thakur presents the case for transition from WHO to IHO

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 25 Mar 2026, 2:08pm

"The Right to Health Sovereignty concludes that the restoration of trust in international health governance depends on
rediscovering the moral foundations of medicine and public health, and the sovereign responsibility of the nation state.

An International Health Organisation built on sovereignty and ethics would preserve the benefits of cooperation while upholding the freedoms of individuals and nations.”

So says Ramesh Thakur as he presents the case for transition from WHO to IHO.

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