The head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has voiced confidence that the United States would continue funding his United Nations agency, despite President Donald Trump's criticism of WHO's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, Reuters reported.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general, asked by a US-based journalist about reports that Trump might “cut off” funding this week, said he had spoken with him two weeks ago.

“What I know is that he is supportive and I hope that the funding to WHO will continue. The relationship we have is very good and we hope that this will continue,” Tedros said.