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Health experts condemn Trump decision to withdraw U.S. from World Health Organization: 'Enormous mistake'


Published on 2025-01-21 00:43:10 - MSN
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  • Health experts condemn Trump decision to withdraw U.S. from World Health Organization: 'Enormous mistake' - President criticized WHO over size of funding commitments and handling of Covid

The article discusses the backlash from health experts regarding former President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO). This decision, made in 2020, was criticized as an "enormous mistake" by figures like Dr. Anthony Fauci, who highlighted the importance of WHO in global health security, especially during pandemics like COVID-19. Critics argue that the withdrawal not only undermines global health efforts but also hampers the U.S.'s ability to influence and participate in international health policy. The move was seen as politically motivated, stemming from Trump's criticisms of WHO's handling of the initial stages of the outbreak and its relationship with China. Despite the withdrawal, President Joe Biden reversed this decision upon taking office, rejoining WHO to restore U.S. leadership in global health.

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