President Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing perceived unfair dues and alleged mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump argued that the U.S. pays excessively compared to China and criticized WHO for political influences and a lack of necessary reforms. Funding for WHO comes from assessed contributions based on countries' capacity to pay and voluntary contributions, which together shape the organization’s budget. Trump's claims on funding disparity highlight broader concerns regarding WHO's operations amid global health crises.
The World Health Organization receives funding from two pots: assessed contributions from member states and voluntary contributions, which make up 80% of its annual budget.
Trump's rationale for withdrawing from WHO centered on the perceived unfairness of U.S. contributions, stating that the U.S. pays $500 million while China pays only $39 million.
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