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U.S. Rejects WHO Amendments, Defends Health Sovereignty

7/20/2025

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The U.S., under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has firmly opposed proposed amendments to the WHO's International Health Regulations. He voiced concerns that these changes could undermine national sovereignty and civil liberties, warning of a shift towards centralized medical surveillance. Kennedy stressed the importance of maintaining U.S. independence in health policy decisions.

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The U.S., under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has firmly opposed proposed amendments to the WHO's International Health Regulations. He voiced concerns that these changes could undermine national sovereignty and civil liberties, warning of a shift towards centralized medical surveillance. Kennedy stressed the importance of maintaining U.S. independence in health policy decisions.