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Trump's WHO Exit Sparks Fears Over Smallpox Safety

2/13/2025

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President Trump's withdrawal from the World Health Organization raises alarms among experts about the safety of smallpox virus research. This decision threatens decades of oversight, heightening fears of weaponization and disrupting vital countermeasure studies. Health officials stress the urgent need for transparency and inspections to safeguard against potential dangers linked to the virus.

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President Trump's withdrawal from the World Health Organization raises alarms among experts about the safety of smallpox virus research. This decision threatens decades of oversight, heightening fears of weaponization and disrupting vital countermeasure studies. Health officials stress the urgent need for transparency and inspections to safeguard against potential dangers linked to the virus.