 The WHO responded by stating that they take their duty to provide independent advice seriously and guarded against interference from outside interests . Announcing a review of the WHO 's actions , spokeswoman Fadela Chaib stated : " Criticism is part of an outbreak cycle . We expect and indeed welcome criticism and the chance to discuss it " . In March 2010 , the Council of Europe launched an enquiry into " the influence of the pharmaceutical companies on the global swine flu campaign " , and a preliminary report is in preparation . 
