* WHO is currently leading the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, providing countries with advice on how to contain its spread. * The WHO’s budget is biennial, spanning a two-year period. * At this stage, it is not clear whether the United States intends to halt its voluntary contributions, its assessed contributions, or both. * Polio eradication remains a major WHO programme and the United States is a key contributor to this effort. * China has said it has been transparent and shared information with the WHO and other countries, including the United States.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 15, 2020 15:00 UTC