Donald Trump has declared the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO), raising alarms among experts regarding the ramifications for global health initiatives. The US, as the largest contributor to the WHO, provides nearly a quarter of its financial support, which is crucial for the organization's ability to manage international health programs. The executive order pauses any future US funding to the WHO and will not fully take effect until January 2026. Experts caution that this could deteriorate cooperation in combating disease outbreaks and addressing global health concerns.
Donald Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization, raising concerns over global health issue management.
Experts express concern that the US' withdrawal from the WHO will severely affect cooperation on disease outbreaks and global health challenges.
The US currently contributes nearly a quarter of the WHO's budget, making its exit a significant blow to the organization's financial resources.
The US is the biggest financial contributor to the WHO, providing almost $1 billion in funding in the current cycle.
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