The World Health Organization is testing three vaccines for Corona and European efforts to offset US funding

The World Health Organization confirmed that three coronavirus vaccines had entered the clinical trial phase, in parallel with other development, and renewed its regret that Washington had stopped its support for the organization, forcing it to search for alternatives, while Europeans were preparing to raise funds for vaccine development.

In a press conference held in Geneva on Wednesday, WHO Director-General Tidros Adhanum Gebresus revealed that three anti-Corona pandemic vaccines have entered the clinical trial phase, as well as others under development.

Gebrissos expressed regret for the US administration’s decision to suspend its contribution to the financing of the organization, noting that it is discussing with its partners how to compensate for the deficit resulting from the cessation of US funding.

He said, "The World Health Organization is not only fighting as a beneficiary 19, but we are working to treat polio, measles, malaria, Ebola, HIV, tuberculosis, malnutrition, cancer, diabetes, mental health diseases and several other diseases. We are also working with countries to strengthen their health systems and improve access to Life-saving health services.

Prior to President Donald Trump's announcement to stop funding the organization, WHO spokeswoman Margaret Harris had stated that the United States has the largest epidemic outbreak at the moment, and that it is "an excellent partner" and the largest donor to the organization.

"There will always be criticism of organizations. It is important to listen to criticism, especially constructive criticism, and our work will continue regardless of any issues," she added in a press statement Monday. She added that a vaccine should not be expected 12 months or more.

In the context, the giant drug groups Sanofi and "GlaxoSmithKline" announced Tuesday their intention to unite their efforts to develop a vaccine against the virus, and they hope that thanks to this cooperation, they will be able to achieve a result by 2021.

European efforts
On the other hand, European Commission President Ursula von der Line announced during a press conference on Wednesday that she will organize an online conference for donors on the fourth of May to raise funds for research to develop a vaccine and treatments against Corona.

Von der Line explained that the vaccine is the best collective opportunity to triumph against the virus, and that the conference will allow to address the issue of deficit in immediate funds and find innovative and fair solutions.

The President of the European Commission added that the conference will be held in coordination with the World Health Organization, and that contacts have been made with major organizations, expressing her hope that countries and organizations throughout the world will respond to this call.

Von der Line, in the presence of European Council President Charles Michel, also presented a road map for a coordinated EU exit from isolation measures, and said communities would have to coexist with the virus until a vaccine or treatment is developed.

In an interview with Al Jazeera, Jonathan Allen, the Acting British delegate to the United Nations, said that the WHO plays a pivotal role in maintaining the international response to the unprecedented emergency that the world is going through.

"We continue to fund the World Health Organization, and we have announced an increase in our funding for it, and we believe that we need a global solution to stand with each other and work with each other globally in order to confront this problem," he added.