President Donald Trump decided to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO) due to accusations of bias and mishandling the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in favor of China.
Impact of Withdrawal
The U.S. is the largest financial contributor to WHO, providing about 18% of its funding.
Withdrawal would harm global health programs like those for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.
It could also disrupt efforts to ensure equitable access to medicines and prevent future disease outbreaks.
The global health community argues that health issues are interconnected across borders, and international collaboration is crucial, especially in tackling pandemics like COVID-19.
WHO has urged the U.S. to reconsider its decision and re-engage with the organization, hoping for a positive change.
The move is seen as short-sighted and potentially damaging to global health, with the hope that the U.S. will ultimately return to working with WHO.
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