Unhealthy decision? Trump signs executive order to withdraw US from World Health Organisation
2 months ago

Unhealthy decision? Trump signs executive order to withdraw US from World Health Organisation

Firstpost  

On his first day in the Oval Office, US President-elect Donald Trump signed an executive order which would withdraw United States from the World Health Organisation Hours after assuming the Oval Office, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order which would pull the United States out of the World Health Organisation. Before Trump signed the executive order, several health experts warned the move would isolate the US at a time when viruses are spreading all around the world. This time, Trump’s first executive order on the first day of his second term would enable him to carry out his decision. Meanwhile, the departure would also leave the US more vulnerable to new health crises, since WHO provides a strong defence against diseases through global collaboration and data sharing.

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Donald Trump wants an American in charge of WHO, demands include big reforms
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump wants an American in charge of WHO, demands include big reforms

India Today  

Weeks after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order pulling the US out of the membership of the World Health Organisation, the White House is developing a plan to remain a member of the global health agency. The demands include big reforms at the World Health Organisation, and putting an American in charge of the UN health agency. Reuters …

Trump pulled the US out of the World Health Organization, again. Here’s why
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump pulled the US out of the World Health Organization, again. Here’s why

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out of the World …

Donald Trump’s first 10 days, nearly 40 ground-breaking executive orders — full list here
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump’s first 10 days, nearly 40 ground-breaking executive orders — full list here

Live Mint  

Donald Trump, who took oath as the 47th US President, will complete 10 days in office on Thursday, January 30. The executive actions taken by Donald Trump involve securing the border, deporting criminal illegal immigrants, unleashing American prosperity, lowering costs, increasing government transparency, and reinstituting merit-based hiring in the federal government. Here are top executive orders signed by Donald Trump …

Trump’s beef with the World Health Organization is personal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s beef with the World Health Organization is personal

Politico  

Now, if Tedros can’t heal the rift, hundreds of millions of dollars in annual U.S. contributions to global disease-fighting are at risk. Trump took pains to praise one of Tedros’ predecessors, Gro Harlem Brundtland, for her handling of an outbreak of the SARS virus in China in 2003 and said that continued U.S. membership in the organization depended on “reform.” …

What a US exit from the WHO means for global healthcare
1 month, 3 weeks ago

What a US exit from the WHO means for global healthcare

Al Jazeera  

Trump pulls US out of WHO; UN braces for a funding shortfall and a tougher stance on global agencies For decades, the United States has held considerable power in determining the direction of global health policies and programmes. “ is clearly not in America’s best interests.” The executive orders to withdraw from the WHO and to reassess the US approach …

Donald Trump hints at rejoining WHO. But, he has this condition
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump hints at rejoining WHO. But, he has this condition

India Today  

US President Donald Trump is mulling rejoining the World Health Organisation, a week after signing an executive order pulling the US out of the global health body. Not only will the WHO lose its biggest donor, the US withdrawal will also make Americans lose vital information from the global health agency which could add an enormous threat to the country. …

CDC ordered to stop working with WHO immediately, upending expectations of an extended withdrawal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

CDC ordered to stop working with WHO immediately, upending expectations of an extended withdrawal

LA Times  

President Trump signs an executive order withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization in the Oval Office on Jan. 20. U.S. public health officials have been told to stop working with the World Health Organization, effective immediately. A U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official, John Nkengasong, sent a memo to senior leaders at the agency on Sunday …

Trump makes dramatic pivot on stance towards the World Health Organization... days after ordering exit
2 months ago

Trump makes dramatic pivot on stance towards the World Health Organization... days after ordering exit

Daily Mail  

President Trump said he was considering U-turning on his decision to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization days after signing an executive order to do so. Withdrawing from the WHO was one of a raft of executive orders signed by Trump in his first week, alongside placing all DEI employees in the federal government on leave, rescinding 78 …

Donald Trump to rejoin WHO after signing withdrawal order? US President says, ‘maybe we would…’
2 months ago

Donald Trump to rejoin WHO after signing withdrawal order? US President says, ‘maybe we would…’

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he may consider rejoining the World Health Organization. ‘Hope United States will reconsider’, says WHO Taking to X, the organisation wrote, “The World Health Organization regrets the announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the Organization…We hope the United States will reconsider and we look forward to engaging …

Trump's WHO Strategy Could Make America Sick
2 months ago

Trump's WHO Strategy Could Make America Sick

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING This article is part of HuffPost’s biweekly politics newsletter. President Joe Biden reversed that order upon taking office, but now Trump has reinstated it, citing “the organization’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic that arose out of Wuhan, China” as a reason. “I think it’s really important to recognize that the challenges that the Trump administration is trying …

United Nations confirms US will leave World Health Organization in 2026
2 months ago

United Nations confirms US will leave World Health Organization in 2026

Al Jazeera  

The UN body has received a formal request from Washington to withdraw next year as Trump orders a pause on WHO funding. The United States is set to officially withdraw from the World Health Organization in January 2026 after the UN body received a formal letter from US President Donald Trump this week. Trump also ordered Secretary of State Marco …

US to leave World Health Organization on January 22, 2026: United Nations
2 months ago

US to leave World Health Organization on January 22, 2026: United Nations

Hindustan Times  

The United States will leave the World Health Organization on Jan. 22, 2026, the United Nations said on Thursday, after being formally notified of the decision by President Donald Trump, who has accused the agency of mishandling the pandemic and other international health crises. President Donald Trump started the process of withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organisation …

The health leadership opportunity for India
2 months ago

The health leadership opportunity for India

Hindustan Times  

United States President Donald Trump’s executive order on the inaugural day of his second term, withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization, was not unexpected. Since the US typically pays in arrears, WHO could be hard-pressed to pay its salaries and expenses in the short-term, which would create extreme chaos at a time when global health challenges like drug-resistant …

Why Trump quit the World Health Organisation – and it’s vital for us all that he should stay
2 months ago

Why Trump quit the World Health Organisation – and it’s vital for us all that he should stay

The Independent  

That’s a big one,” said president Donald Trump as he signed the order to pull the United States out of the World Health Organisation, a move that would strip the WHO of its largest donor and deliver a blow to its global programmes. With him was his powerful chief of staff, a German specialist in infectious diseases, Dr Bernhard Schwartländer, …

Assessing Trump's claim that U.S. pays 'unfair' share of dues to WHO
2 months ago

Assessing Trump's claim that U.S. pays 'unfair' share of dues to WHO

NPR  

Assessing Trump's claim that U.S. pays 'unfair' share of dues to WHO toggle caption Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images Newly inaugurated, President Trump took a set of thick, black sharpies on Monday and signed a flurry of executive orders — including one that has people in the global health community deeply concerned. That order would withdraw the United States from the World …

Health experts condemn Trump decision to withdraw U.S. from World Health Organization: ‘Enormous mistake’
2 months ago

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

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Shortly after being inaugurated on Monday, Donald Trump signed an …

Germany seeks to convince Trump against US exit from WHO, agency hopes for U-turn
2 months ago

Germany seeks to convince Trump against US exit from WHO, agency hopes for U-turn

Firstpost  

“The new US president’s announcement to withdraw from the World Health Organisation is a serious blow to the international fight against global health crises. We will try to persuade Donald Trump to reconsider this decision,” said Karl Lauterbach The World Health Organisation logo is seen near its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Reuters File Berlin will try to talk US President …

’We hope United States will reconsider’: WHO as Donald Trump orders US exit from global health agency
2 months ago

’We hope United States will reconsider’: WHO as Donald Trump orders US exit from global health agency

Live Mint  

The US is planning to leave the World Health Organization — with President Donald Trump accusing it of mishandling the COVID-19 pandemic and other international health crises. ‘Inappropriate political influence’ US President Donald Trump insisted on Monday that the WHO had failed to act independently from the "inappropriate political influence of member states". He also claimed that the global health …

WHO 'regrets' Trump's decision to withdraw from agency, 'hopes' US will 'recosinder'
2 months ago

WHO 'regrets' Trump's decision to withdraw from agency, 'hopes' US will 'recosinder'

Firstpost  

The US withdrawal is expected to trigger a significant restructuring of the institution and could further disrupt global health initiatives Trump signs executive order to withdraw US from WHO. Reuters The World Health Organization said Tuesday it regretted US President Donald Trump’s decision – just hours after taking power – to withdraw his country from the UN agency, saying it …

Health Matters newsletter: health care and a changing world order
2 months ago

Health Matters newsletter: health care and a changing world order

The Hindu  

The strongest arm to strike the health desk this week is Donald Trump’s. “The United States will exit the World Health Organization,” he said on Monday, accusing the global health agency of having mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic and other international health crises. As usual, he flung accusations without substantiation, and invoking the right of America as he had many times …

WHO regrets US decision to withdraw from organisation
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2 months ago

WHO regrets US decision to withdraw from organisation

Deccan Chronicle  

Geneva: The World Health Organization said Tuesday it regretted the decision by the new US administration of President Donald Trump to withdraw the country from the UN agency. "The World Health Organization regrets the announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the organisation," WHO spokesman Tarik Jasarevic told reporters. The Organisation released a full statement on …

‘Hope US will reconsider’: WHO on Trump's decision to withdraw from global health body
Trending News
2 months ago

‘Hope US will reconsider’: WHO on Trump's decision to withdraw from global health body

Hindustan Times  

World Health Organisation chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday reacted to US President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the global agency. US President Donald Trump and WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus In an X post, the WHO chief said,"The World Health Organization regrets the announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the Organization. Trump signed …

Birthright citizenship, Paris treaty, death penalty: Donald Trump's key executive orders on day 1 at White House
2 months ago

Birthright citizenship, Paris treaty, death penalty: Donald Trump's key executive orders on day 1 at White House

Hindustan Times  

Marking his priorities for his second term, newly sworn in US President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders within hours of taking office to fulfil some of his campaign promises. President Donald Trump signs an executive order pardoning about 1,500 defendants charged in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in the Oval Office of the White …

Trump wants to pull the US out of the World Health Organization again. Here’s what may happen next
2 months ago

Trump wants to pull the US out of the World Health Organization again. Here’s what may happen next

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump’s return to Washington WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump used one of the flurry of executive actions that he issued on his first day back in the White House to begin the process of withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization for the second time in less than five years — a …

Donald Trump Pulls US Out Of WHO, Slams China's Contribution During Covid
2 months ago

Donald Trump Pulls US Out Of WHO, Slams China's Contribution During Covid

ABP News  

In a major decision after taking over as the 47th President of USA, Donald Trump signed an executive order initiating the process for the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization. "The United States noticed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization in 2020 due to the organization’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic that arose out of Wuhan, …

Trump Issues Executive Order To Withdraw From The WHO
2 months ago

Trump Issues Executive Order To Withdraw From The WHO

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Donald Trump on Monday ordered the United States out of the World Health Organization, which plays a key role in the detection, prevention and treatment of pandemics. And though Trump’s executive order calls for White House officials to develop new mechanisms “necessary and appropriate to safeguard public health and fortify biosecurity,” it’s not clear what that …

Donald Trump’s Executive Order: Birthright citizenship, WHO exit, and more – full list
2 months ago

Donald Trump’s Executive Order: Birthright citizenship, WHO exit, and more – full list

Live Mint  

Donald Trump's Executive Order: President Donald Trump issued a flurry of executive orders and directives as he sought to put his stamp on his new US administration soon after taking oath of office on Monday, January 20. Trump signed roughly 200 executive actions, memoranda and proclamations on his first day in office, undoing Biden administration mandates and implementing his "America …

Trump signs executive order, U.S. withdraws from WHO
2 months ago

Trump signs executive order, U.S. withdraws from WHO

The Hindu  

The United States will exit the World Health Organization, President Donald Trump said on Monday, saying the global health agency had mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic and other international health crises. Trump said the WHO had failed to act independently from the "inappropriate political influence of WHO member states" and required "unfairly onerous payments" from the U.S. that are disproportionate to …

Donald Trump orders US to ‘exit’ World Health Organization, says, ‘that’s a big one’
2 months ago

Donald Trump orders US to ‘exit’ World Health Organization, says, ‘that’s a big one’

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the US to withdraw from the World Health Organization, a decision that would cut off one of the international aid and disease response group’s largest funding sources, Bloomberg reported. The WHO, based in Geneva, plays a crucial role in addressing global health threats, including infectious diseases, humanitarian crises, and chronic conditions …

Trump signs executive order for WHO exit
2 months ago

Trump signs executive order for WHO exit

Salon  

On Monday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order removing the United States from the World Health Organization, steering the country away from participation with the specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for global public health. The executive order cited the WHO’s “mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic that arose out of Wuhan, China, and other global health crises, its …

Trump’s exit from WHO draws regret, hope for reconsideration
2 months ago

Trump’s exit from WHO draws regret, hope for reconsideration

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The World Health Organization on Tuesday expressed regret over US President Donald Trump’s executive order to withdraw the United States from the global health body and expressed hope for a reversal of the decision. "We hope the United States will reconsider and we look forward to engaging in constructive dialogue to maintain the partnership between the USA and …

Here are all the changes Donald Trump signed off on during his first day as US president
2 months ago

Here are all the changes Donald Trump signed off on during his first day as US president

ABC  

Donald Trump has signed his first tranche of executive orders on the first day of his second term as president of the United States. Donald Trump signed 220 executive orders during his first term. Mr Trump has signed a wide-ranging number of executive orders, with some aimed at walking back from climate action and others focused on "restoring free speech" …

Donald Trump withdraws US from WHO: What will be the consequences?
2 months ago

Donald Trump withdraws US from WHO: What will be the consequences?

India Today  

President Donald Trump, on his Inauguration Day, January 20, announced the start of the process of ending the US membership of the World Health Organisation. But not only will the WHO lose its biggest donor, the US withdrawal will make Americans lose vital information from the global health agency that could add an enormous threat to the country. In 2020, …

WHO regrets Trump's move to withdraw US membership, hopes for reconsideration
2 months ago

WHO regrets Trump's move to withdraw US membership, hopes for reconsideration

India Today  

The World Health Organisation has responded to President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw US membership from the United Nations-led health agency. "The World Health Organisation regrets the announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the Organisation," Director-General of WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wrote in a post. On January 21, Trump signed an executive order about the …

WHO: Trump announces US withdrawal from World Health Organization
2 months ago

WHO: Trump announces US withdrawal from World Health Organization

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump announced Monday he is withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization, in a significant move that drew criticism from public health experts on his first day back in the White House. The text of Monday’s executive order cites the “organization’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic that arose out of Wuhan, China, and other global …

What is the World Health Organization and why does Trump want to leave it?
2 months ago

What is the World Health Organization and why does Trump want to leave it?

CNN  

CNN — “Ooh, that’s a big one,” Donald Trump said Monday as he signed an executive order – one of dozens during his first hours as president – to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization. In a statement Tuesday, the organization said it regretted the US decision, noting that it had, “over the past 7 years implemented …

WHO: Trump announces US withdrawal from World Health Organization
2 months ago

WHO: Trump announces US withdrawal from World Health Organization

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump announced Monday he is withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization, in a significant move that drew criticism from public health experts on his first day back in the White House. The text of Monday’s executive order cites the “organization’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic that arose out of Wuhan, China, and other global …

Trump declares U.S. will withdraw from the World Health Organization
2 months ago

Trump declares U.S. will withdraw from the World Health Organization

NPR  

Trump declares U.S. will withdraw from the World Health Organization toggle caption Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images President Trump is making good on his preelection pledge to withdraw from the World Health Organization. "This is the most cataclysmic decision," says Lawrence Gostin, professor of global health law at Georgetown University and director of WHO's Center on Global Health Law. " …

Trump looks to withdraw from WHO on first day of his administration after calling the health body a puppet of Beijing for failing to hold China accountable for COVID
3 months ago

Trump looks to withdraw from WHO on first day of his administration after calling the health body a puppet of Beijing for failing to hold China accountable for COVID

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump's presidential transition team is planning an immediate withdrawal from the World Health Organization, an expert familiar with the discussions has said. US President-elect Donald Trump attends Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona Members of Trump's team have now told experts of their intention to withdraw from the WHO on January 20 - the first day of his …

What happens if Donald Trump pulls US out of WHO?
3 months ago

What happens if Donald Trump pulls US out of WHO?

Firstpost  

Members of the incoming Donald Trump team say that they are preparing to withdraw America from the World Health Organisation – perhaps as early as the first day of his new administration. The plan, which aligns with Trump’s longstanding criticism of the UN health agency, would mark a dramatic shift in US global health policy and further isolate Washington from …

US exit from WHO jeopardizes its health, safety: The Lancet
4 years, 8 months ago

US exit from WHO jeopardizes its health, safety: The Lancet

China Daily  

Director-General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaks during a news conference after a meeting of the Emergency Committee on the novel coronavirus in Geneva, Switzerland, Jan 30, 2020. LONDON -- The US decision to quit the World Health Organization violates US law and put its health and security at risk, according to a comment published on The …

US to leave WHO next July after Donald Trump criticism of coronavirus response
4 years, 8 months ago

US to leave WHO next July after Donald Trump criticism of coronavirus response

ABC  

The United States will leave the World Health Organization next July, the United Nations says. Key points: The US has been a member of the WHO for more than 70 years The US has been a member of the WHO for more than 70 years The withdrawal of the WHO's largest contributor has been denounced as misguided The withdrawal of …

US gives formal notice it is withdrawing from World Health Organisation next year
4 years, 8 months ago

US gives formal notice it is withdrawing from World Health Organisation next year

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US announced it would withdraw from the World Health …

US notifies UN of withdrawal from World Health Organization
4 years, 8 months ago

US notifies UN of withdrawal from World Health Organization

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, although the pullout won’t take effect until next year, meaning it could be rescinded under a new administration or if circumstances change. Guterres, in his capacity as depositary of the 1946 WHO constitution, “is in the process of verifying with the …

Donald Trump starts withdrawal of U.S. from WHO
4 years, 8 months ago

Donald Trump starts withdrawal of U.S. from WHO

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump on Tuesday formally started the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization, making good on threats to deprive the UN body of its top funding source over its response to the coronavirus. Public health advocates and Mr. Trump’s political opponents voiced outrage at the departure from the Geneva-based body, which leads the global fight …

US begins formal process of withdrawing from WHO
4 years, 8 months ago

US begins formal process of withdrawing from WHO

Al Jazeera  

Letters sent to US Congress and the UN trigger a formal one-year process of withdrawing from the international agency. Following through on a threat he made in May, the Trump administration on Tuesday notified the United States Congress that it is formally withdrawing from the World Health Organization. — Senator Bob Menendez July 7, 2020 “Congress received notification that POTUS …

World Health Organization: Trump administration begins formal withdrawal from WHO
4 years, 8 months ago

World Health Organization: Trump administration begins formal withdrawal from WHO

CNN  

CNN — The Trump administration has notified Congress and the United Nations that the United States is formally withdrawing from the World Health Organization, multiple officials tell CNN, a move that comes amid a rising number of coronavirus cases throughout the Americas over the past week. A State Department official also confirmed that “the United States’ notice of withdrawal, effective …

Inside the Trump administration’s decision to leave the World Health Organization
4 years, 8 months ago

Inside the Trump administration’s decision to leave the World Health Organization

Salon  

Right before President Donald Trump unveiled punitive measures against China on May 29, he inserted a surprise into his prepared text. "If we pull out of the World Health Organization, we're going to be flying blind in terms of influenza and other pandemic threats," said Cox, the CDC flu expert, who retired in 2014. "People coming into countries in WHO …

Trump announces end of US relationship with World Health Organization
4 years, 9 months ago

Trump announces end of US relationship with World Health Organization

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the United States will terminate its relationship with the World Health Organization, a move he has threatened throughout the coronavirus pandemic and one that earned quick criticism from both sides of the aisle. “Because they have failed to make the requested and greatly needed reforms, we will be today terminating our …

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