What a US exit from the WHO means for global healthcare

President Donald Trump’s executive orders to withdraw from the World Health Organization and reassess international assistance have health policy experts concerned about the US relinquishing its global health leadership role. The move could allow China to fill the gap and impact efforts to combat disease outbreaks in lower-income countries. While citing the WHO’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and high financial contributions, the US’s withdrawal may hinder critical health programs and emergency responses, as well as impact global health security efforts.

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