Trump withdraws U.S. from WHO raising concerns for global health initiatives

President Donald Trump is withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO), which raises concerns about the agency's ability to manage global health crises without its largest financial supporter. The U.S. contributes about 18% of WHO's funding. The U.S. will stop negotiations on a post-COVID pandemic treaty and recall its staff from the WHO. This move could affect the U.S.'s role in global health initiatives, including disease surveillance and emergency response. Trump's administration has previously cut funding to organizations related to reproductive health and maintained similar levels of support for global vaccine initiatives. The future of U.S. contributions to global health remains uncertain.