President Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO) raises significant alarm regarding the agency's capacity to combat global health crises, given that the U.S. is its largest donor, covering 18% of its budget. This withdrawal not only jeopardizes funding for crucial health programs, especially in combating diseases like HIV and tuberculosis, but it halts U.S. cooperation in global pandemic treaty negotiations, undermining efforts to improve international preparedness for future health emergencies.
The U.S. contributes about 18% of funding for the WHO, which is struggling to raise cash for health emergencies from Gaza to Ukraine.
Trump is also sceptical about WHO-led negotiations for a post-COVID-19 pandemic agreement aimed at improving global solidarity.
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