US withdraws from World Health Organization

United States Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the US withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) due to the organization’s failures during the COVID-19 pandemic. All US funding for the WHO has ceased, and the US will now only engage with the organization to facilitate the withdrawal process. The move has been criticized as reckless and leaving the country more vulnerable to global health issues. The WHO, with 194 members, plays a crucial role in coordinating international health efforts, responding to disasters, and addressing various diseases.

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