World Health Organization

China Steps Up as US Withdraws WHO Funding

Following President Trump’s announcement of the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization, China declared its unwavering support for the organization. China’s foreign ministry emphasized the importance of strengthening, not weakening, the WHO’s role. This support includes continued collaboration with the WHO in fulfilling its global health responsibilities. The statement highlights China’s commitment to a shared community of global health.

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Trump’s WHO Withdrawal: A Reckless Decision with Dire Consequences

This order revokes the 2021 retraction of the United States’ 2020 withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing the organization’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, failure to reform, and susceptibility to undue political influence. The order halts all U.S. funding and personnel assignments to the WHO, initiating a withdrawal process. Additionally, the order rescinds Executive Order 13987 and directs a review of the U.S. Global Health Security Strategy. The Secretary of State is instructed to notify relevant parties of the withdrawal and cease negotiations on WHO agreements.

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