The WHO is implementing significant cost-cutting measures in light of the US's plans to withdraw, as outlined in a memo from Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The US accounts for around 18% of WHO's funding, and its departure could exacerbate the organization's financial strain. The measures include halting recruitment, reducing travel, and conducting virtual meetings. Critics argue that the withdrawal will weaken global health leadership, with experts warning it benefits China, presenting a risk to both global health security and American interests.
This announcement has made our financial situation more acute, referring to the US withdrawal plans.
Withdrawing from the WHO leaves a gap in global health leadership that will be filled by China, which is clearly not in America's best interests.
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