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Trump Signs Order to Withdraw US from World Health Organization

President Donald Trump has authorized the United States’ exit from the World Health Organization, reigniting a diplomatic confrontation first sparked during the global pandemic.

The executive order targets the international health agency on grounds of systemic inefficiencies and alleged geopolitical compromises, particularly concerning the coronavirus outbreak’s origins in China. Trump’s directive signals an aggressive stance against what he perceives as institutional mismanagement.

Health policy experts immediately raised alarm. Dr. Ashish Jha, a prominent public health voice, suggested the withdrawal could create a strategic opening for Chinese influence in global health governance.

Under the order, U.S. government agencies are mandated to halt financial support and collaborative resources to the WHO. The technical withdrawal process typically spans twelve months, potentially complicating immediate implementation.

Georgetown University’s Lawrence Gostin characterized the decision as a “profound disruption” to international health cooperation, warning of potential long-term repercussions for global disease monitoring and response mechanisms.

The action resurrects a policy proposal initially introduced in 2020 and subsequently suspended by the Biden administration. It has drawn scrutiny from policy makers across the political spectrum who question the timing and strategic wisdom of disengaging from a critical international health platform.

Analysts point to the WHO’s significant reliance on U.S. technical expertise, suggesting the withdrawal could fundamentally alter global health surveillance infrastructure.

The State Department has not yet provided detailed commentary on the executive order’s specific procedural implications.


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