Trump Transition Plans U.S. Withdrawal from WHO on January 20, 2025, Threatening Half of All Global Health Aid

Dec 22, 2024, 06:15 AM

Health organizations are preparing for potential reductions in global health contributions as Donald Trump's transition team plans to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) on January 20, 2025. The U.S. currently provides about half of all global health aid, which exceeds contributions from other donor countries combined. Experts warn that such a withdrawal could create a significant gap in global health financing and leadership, with one commentator describing the plan as 'catastrophic' for global health. Trump's team has expressed concerns that the WHO has become overly influenced by China and aims to end U.S. membership and funding.