Trump Moves to Withdraw U.S. from World Health Organization

The decision, citing high costs and alleged mismanagement, could reshape global health leadership and limit U.S. access to critical disease data.

President Trump issued an executive order to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization, citing dissatisfaction with its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and high membership costs.
The withdrawal process requires one year’s notice, but Trump references a prior termination notice from 2020 to expedite the timeline.
Experts warn that leaving the WHO could hinder U.S. access to global disease surveillance data, affecting vaccine development and public health preparedness.
The decision could shift global health leadership to countries like China, while potentially reducing U.S. influence in international health policy and pandemic response efforts.
Critics argue the move isolates the U.S., jeopardizes global health initiatives, and may weaken efforts to address diseases in lower-income countries.