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WHO Expresses Regret, Urges U.S. to Reconsider Withdrawal After Trump's Executive Order

Jan 21, 2025, 01:35 PM

The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed regret over the decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to withdraw the United States from the organization, following an executive order signed by Trump to initiate the withdrawal process. The WHO, through its Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic, hopes that the United States will reconsider its decision. The organization emphasized its crucial role in protecting global health and security, including that of Americans, and expressed a desire for constructive dialogue to maintain the partnership between the U.S. and WHO for the benefit of millions worldwide. The U.S. has been a founding member of WHO since 1948 and a major financial contributor to its operations.