Trump Withdraws U.S. from WHO, Raising Global Health Concerns

President Trump signs executive order to exit the World Health Organization, citing financial disparities and pandemic management failures.

• The U.S. withdrawal from the WHO means a loss of 15-20% of the organization's budget, potentially impacting global health initiatives like polio eradication and emergency response funds.
• Trump justified the decision by criticizing the WHO's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and perceived financial imbalances between U.S. and Chinese contributions.
• The WHO expressed regret over the decision and called for constructive dialogue, while the EU and China emphasized the importance of bolstering the organization's role.
• Experts warn that the U.S. will lose access to critical epidemiological data and global vaccine development efforts, weakening its ability to address future pandemics.
• The decision comes as the U.S. faces heightened concerns over avian flu outbreaks, including a recent human fatality linked to H5N1.

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