DONALD TRUMP PLANS TO LEAVE WHO
On December 24, Reuters published an article stating that Donald Trump’s team is preparing for the U.S. to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) on his first day in office.
Georgetown University global health professor Lawrence Gostin noted that Trump is likely planning to exit WHO early in his term. This decision is based on Trump’s longstanding criticism of the UN health organization. The move would bring a major shift in U.S. global health policy and isolate Washington from international pandemic response efforts.
What can we say about this?
Only praise!
Let me remind you that exactly a year ago, eleven members of the Estonian Parliament sent a letter to WHO, declaring that Estonia does not agree with the proposed pandemic treaty or amendments to international health regulations. This bold step attracted massive global attention and inspired other countries to follow suit.
Thus, Donald Trump’s administration is aligned with us!
/ Kalle Grünthal, Member of the Estonian Parliament /
Trump’s team’s plan to withdraw the U.S. from WHO on the first day of his second term has garnered significant international attention. Multiple media outlets have covered the potential consequences of this decision.
Financial Times emphasizes that such a move could severely weaken WHO’s ability to respond to health crises and create a leadership vacuum in global health. Experts like Georgetown University professor Lawrence Gostin and Brown University School of Public Health Dean Ashish Jha warn that the U.S. withdrawal could be catastrophic for global health, particularly during pandemics.
https://www.ft.com/content/e6061ed5-2703-4b8a-9948-a557aaaf52c2?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Reuters highlights concerns among UN member states about the U.S. potentially retreating from international organizations, which could provide an opportunity for China to increase its influence. As the largest contributor to WHO’s budget, the U.S. withdrawal could significantly impair the organization’s capacity to address health emergencies.
BBC points out that Trump has previously threatened to leave WHO, accusing the organization of bias toward China and an inadequate response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, such a step could hinder international cooperation in preventing and combating future health threats.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53327906?utm_source=chatgpt.com
In summary, global media portrays Trump’s team’s plan to leave WHO as a potentially groundbreaking decision that could profoundly impact the future of both U.S. and global health policies.
Trump’s plan to leave WHO sparks international concerns
