US Officially Withdraws from WHO; American Flag Removed from Geneva HQ
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News18•23-01-2026, 06:52
US Officially Withdraws from WHO; American Flag Removed from Geneva HQ
- •The United States has officially completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), a year after President Donald Trump initiated the process.
- •The American flag was removed from outside the WHO headquarters in Geneva following the announcement.
- •The Trump administration cited WHO's alleged failure to declare a timely global emergency during COVID-19 and its questioning of US travel restrictions as reasons for withdrawal.
- •US officials also claimed that despite being the largest financial contributor, America lacked equal status and never had a Director-General.
- •Public health experts within the US, like Ronald Nahass, warned that leaving WHO is 'scientifically negligent' and could endanger American citizens by hindering global disease monitoring and vaccine selection.
Why It Matters: The US has formally exited the WHO, sparking debate over global health cooperation and national interests.
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