Trump’s move prompted condemnation from world leaders as global coronavirus infections passed the 2 million mark. The United States is the world’s worst-affected country and its coronavirus death toll topped 30,000 on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally. Global health campaigner and donor Bill Gates tweeted that “Halting funding for the World Health Organization during a world health crisis is as dangerous as it sounds ... Money going elsewhereThe United States contributed more than $400 million to the WHO in 2019, roughly 15% of its budget. The United States also traditionally provides several hundred million dollars a year in voluntary funding tied to specific WHO programs.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 16, 2020 02:03 UTC