United Nations confirms US will leave World Health Organization in 2026
United Nations confirms US will leave World Health Organization in 2026
The UN body has received a formal request from Washington to withdraw next year as Trump orders a pause on WHO funding.
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Published on: 24/01/2025 | 00:00:00
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The United States is set to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) in January 2026. UN deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq said the withdrawal was now set in motion. Trump pledged on Monday – his first day in office – to withdraw the US from the WHO. Trump accused the WHO of mishandling the COVID-19 pandemic during his first term in office. That withdrawal attempt was thwarted when Trump lost the 2020 presidential election to Joe Biden. The US joined the WHO in 1948 through joint resolutions from both Congressional houses. As director of a WHO Center, I am considering a lawsuit. Gostin said he is considering the case.
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The US joined the WHO in 1948 through joint resolutions from both Congressional houses.
why tf doesn't it also at least require the same to withdraw?