'Their work is slowing the spread of COVID-19 and if that work is stopped no other organisation can replace them.' 9News
The prime minister spoke with Bill Gates on Tuesday, just days after the Microsoft founder and philanthropist used a global broadcast organised by Lady Gaga to appeal for support for the embattled global health body.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has spoken with Microsoft founder Bill Gates about the future of the World Health Organisation amid the coronavirus pandemic. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen Mr Gates has been publicly critical of a decision by US President Donald Trump to suspend his country's funding for the WHO.
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