Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:51am on 21 Jan 2025,Tuesday International
US President Donald Trump has ordered the US to leave the World Health Organization (WHO). He signed the executive order during his second term inauguration, calling it “a big one.” The US is one of the largest contributors to the WHO, providing $662 million in the 2024-25 budget. Trump criticized the WHO for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and accused it of favouring China. The order stops US funds and resources for the WHO and demands a new global health strategy. Critics say the move could harm global health efforts, including fighting diseases like polio and HIV.
