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Factbox-Trump's withdrawal of U.S. from WHO to impact global health
- President Donald Trump is pulling the U.S. out of the World Health Organization, raising concerns about the U.N. agency's ability to fight diseases and respond to emergencies around the globe without its biggest funder.
The article from MSN discusses the implications of former U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2020. This move was criticized globally as it occurred during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, a time when international cooperation was crucial. Trump accused the WHO of mismanaging the crisis and being overly influenced by China. The withdrawal was seen as a significant blow to global health efforts, potentially weakening the WHO's capacity to respond to health emergencies, coordinate research, and distribute resources effectively. Critics argued that this decision could lead to increased health disparities, particularly in less developed countries, and hinder the global fight against infectious diseases. However, President Joe Biden, upon taking office, reversed this decision, rejoining the WHO to restore U.S. leadership in global health governance.
Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/factbox-trump-s-withdrawal-of-u-s-from-who-to-impact-global-health/ar-AA1xA5k6 ]
Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/factbox-trump-s-withdrawal-of-u-s-from-who-to-impact-global-health/ar-AA1xA5k6 ]
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