Healthcare Innovation January 24, 2026
The US’s withdrawal from the WHO marks a significant shift in global health diplomacy
On January 22, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced the United States’ completion of its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO). In a press release by the HHS, the cause of withdrawal was stated as the WHO’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, its failure to adopt urgently needed reforms, and its inability to demonstrate independence from inappropriate political influence by member states.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a joint statement, in which they stated, “Like many international organizations, the WHO abandoned its core mission and acted...
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