Trump announces U.S. withdrawal from World Health Organization

nytimes.com

President Trump has announced the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization (W.H.O.). This decision follows years of criticism from Trump regarding the W.H.O.'s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. The withdrawal means the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will lose access to crucial global health data provided by the W.H.O. This data has been vital for tracking and responding to health threats. The W.H.O. has faced increased scrutiny from conservatives, particularly over its proposed "pandemic treaty" aimed at improving global pandemic preparedness and response.


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