Trump's Bold Move: U.S. Withdrawal from WHO Sparks Global Health Debate
In a significant shift in U.S. international health policy, President Donald Trump has announced the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) on January 20, 2025. This decision, formalized through an executive order, has ignited a global conversation on international health cooperation, financial contributions, and the future of pandemic response strategies. Trump's decision was driven by several key factors. Firstly, the administration cited the WHO's alleged mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, which originated in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Critics have pointed out that the WHO was slow to declare the outbreak a global health emergency and later a pandemic, which may have contributed to the virus's global spread. Secondly, there's a significant concern over the financial burden on the U.S. compared to other nations. According to the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. has been the largest donor to WHO, contributing sign...