Forbes January 22, 2025
Sylvana Quader Sinha

On January 20, 2025, the same day he was sworn into office for his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order initiating the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO). This decision has profound implications for global health, as the U.S. has historically been the largest donor to the WHO, contributing over $10 billion in the past fiscal year alone, and contributing approximately 18% of the WHO’s budget.

The withdrawal means the WHO will lose both a significant percentage of its funding but also the expertise of U.S. health professionals. Experts like Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, emphasize that the WHO plays an irreplaceable role in...

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