Global Health Initiative Most Affected by U.S. Withdrawal from WHO by End of 2025?
Vaccination Programs • 25%
Disease Surveillance • 25%
Emergency Response • 25%
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Reports from WHO and major health organizations
Trump Withdraws U.S. from WHO, Cutting $200 Million Annual Funding
Jan 21, 2025, 01:25 AM
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). Before signing, Trump asked, "What is this one? Withdrawing from the World Health Organization," and then remarked, "Ooh, that's a big one." The United States is the WHO's largest individual contributor, providing around 16% of its annual budget, over $200 million. The decision has prompted varied reactions regarding its potential impact on global health initiatives.
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Other • 25%
Pandemic response • 25%
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Health research • 25%
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Minimal impact, operations continue smoothly • 25%
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Increased Influence of Other Nations • 25%
Weakened Pandemic Response • 25%
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The Global Fund • 25%
GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance • 25%
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation • 25%
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U.S. fully withdraws • 25%
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U.S. negotiates new terms with WHO • 25%
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Strengthening Global Health Policies • 25%
Increasing Funding from Other Nations • 25%
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Forging New Alliances • 25%
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China • 25%
Germany • 25%
United Kingdom • 25%
WHO Performance • 25%
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Financial Concerns • 25%