U.S. Officially Exits World Health Organization
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As the U.S.’s withdrawal from the WHO becomes official, the consequences for the world’s health could be serious.
President Donald Trump initiated the U.S. exit from the agency on his first day back in office.
Why did the U.S. leave the WHO? Exploring some of the reasons including COVID-19 response concerns, funding tensions, and accountability.
The U.S. is the only country allowed to withdraw from the World Health Organization. And Jan. 22 is the day when Trump's pullout announcement should go into effect. But ... it's complicated.
After nearly 80 years of membership, the U.S. is officially no longer part of the World Health Organization (WHO). President Trump initiated the removal process in an executive order on Jan. 20, 2025,
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