The World Health Organization (WHO) could see lean years ahead if the US withdraws membership under the new Trump administration. Photograph: Mahmud Hams/AFP via Getty ImagesThe same day, the WHO made an “emergency appeal” for funds, citing the threats of climate breakdown and conflict to world health. A US funding withdrawal would also put pressure on the WHO Foundation to make up the shortfall. after newsletter promotionTrump’s renewed efforts to withdraw funding and support from the WHO were first reported in December – one of many potential day-one actions. Trump argued WHO was overly deferential to the Chinese government during the pandemic, and announced he would withdraw the US in May 2020.

Source: The Guardian January 19, 2025 04:26 UTC