WHO Responds to US Decision to Withdraw Membership

WHO Responds to US Decision to Withdraw Membership-OXYGIST

The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed regret over former US President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the United Nations-led health agency.


"The World Health Organization regrets the announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the Organization," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated in a public message.


He added, "We hope the United States will reconsider and look forward to engaging in constructive dialogue to maintain the partnership between the USA and WHO, for the benefit of millions of people worldwide."


On January 21, Trump signed an executive order formalizing the United States’ withdrawal, marking the loss of WHO's largest financial contributor.


In its response, WHO highlighted its critical role in global health and security, emphasizing its work to tackle the root causes of diseases, strengthen health systems, and manage health emergencies in regions where others cannot operate.


"The United States was a founding member of WHO in 1948 and has actively participated in shaping its work alongside 193 other member states," the statement read. It also acknowledged the US’s contributions over the past seven decades, which have been pivotal in achieving major health milestones.


"Together, we eradicated smallpox and brought polio to the brink of elimination. American institutions have both contributed to and benefited from WHO membership," WHO stated, urging the US to reconsider its decision.


Trump's move to exit the organization dates back to his first term, when he accused WHO of being slow to act and overly influenced by China during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. 


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