WHO contradicts its own constitution

The WHO Constitution states:

• The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being
• The health of all peoples is fundamental to the attainment of peace and security and is dependent upon the fullest cooperation of individuals and states

By excluding Taiwan from WHO ranks, the WHO is contradicting its own constitution. Taiwan remains outside the international health community, unable to access WHO resources in a timely fashion.

You would think that the 2003 SARS outbreak would convince people that pandemics are a serious matter in a world of increasing globalization, with the spread of diseases not respecting any national boundries. But still, due to some countries kowtowing to China's political games (like Pakistan and Cuba), Taiwan cannot access or be a part of response mechanisms or emergency alerts to epidemics.

Sad to see that China makes the health of 23 million Taiwanese citizens into a political issue.