Trump withdraws U.S. from World Health Organization impacting global health efforts

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 new pandemic treaty and recall its staff from the WHO. This move could affect the U.S.'s role in global disease surveillance and health initiatives, including its significant contributions to HIV and tuberculosis programs. Trump's administration has also reinstated policies limiting funding for organizations that provide abortion services. The future of U.S. contributions to global health programs, including vaccines, remains uncertain under his leadership.