US Exits WHO Citing COVID-19 Mishandling; Trump Halts Funding, Seeks New Partners
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Firstpost•22-01-2026, 09:47
US Exits WHO Citing COVID-19 Mishandling; Trump Halts Funding, Seeks New Partners
- •President Donald Trump signed an executive order on January 20, 2025, formally initiating the US withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO).
- •The administration cited the WHO's alleged mishandling of the Covid-19 pandemic, failure to reform, and undue political influence from member states as key reasons for the exit.
- •The White House also criticized the financial burden on the US, noting China's proportionally smaller contributions despite its larger population.
- •The executive order mandates pausing all US government funds, support, and resources to the WHO, and reassigning US personnel.
- •The withdrawal process will take one year, during which the US will cease participation in global pandemic agreement negotiations and international health regulations amendments.
Why It Matters: The US officially begins its withdrawal from the WHO, citing pandemic mishandling and financial concerns.
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