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California Joins WHO's Global Health Network Amid U.S. Withdrawal

1/24/2026

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California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California will join the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, the first state to do so.
The move follows the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO, which Newsom called chaotic.
In Davos, Newsom met with WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
He highlighted California's global health partnerships and public health preparedness, contrasting with Trump administration policies.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California will join the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, the first state to do so.
The move follows the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO, which Newsom called chaotic.
In Davos, Newsom met with WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
He highlighted California's global health partnerships and public health preparedness, contrasting with Trump administration policies.