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Trump Withdraws U.S. from WHO, Threatening Global Health

1/26/2025

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In a bold move, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to pull the U.S. out of the World Health Organization, criticizing its pandemic response. Experts fear this decision may jeopardize global health initiatives and diminish America's influence in international health security, while the WHO braces for budget cuts due to the expected funding loss.

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In a bold move, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to pull the U.S. out of the World Health Organization, criticizing its pandemic response. Experts fear this decision may jeopardize global health initiatives and diminish America's influence in international health security, while the WHO braces for budget cuts due to the expected funding loss.