Jan 23, 2025
US Withdrawal from WHO: What Could This Mean for Global Health?
Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the U.S. from WHO, calling it a "big one" and accusing the organization of exploiting the U.S
Trump withdrew from WHO, citing mismanagement, political influence, and financial burdens, with plans to redirect U.S. funds elsewhere
The U.S. withdrawal could hurt WHO financially and disrupt global health efforts. WHO hopes for continued cooperation
The U.S. withdrawal may disrupt disease programs and weaken global health defenses, increasing pandemic risks
The U.S. has been vital to WHO since 1948 but criticized its governance and influence from major powers
The U.S. withdrawal will take a year, with other nations, like Germany, possibly stepping in to fill the funding gap
Experts warn that the loss of U.S. funding could have serious global health consequences
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