The United States’ intention to withdraw is discussed by WHO

World Health Organization

The World Health Organization regrets the announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the Organization.
The United States was a founding member of WHO in 1948 and has participated in shaping and governing WHO’s work ever since, alongside 193 other Member States, including through its active participation in the World Health Assembly and Executive Board.
For over seven decades, WHO and the USA have saved countless lives and protected Americans and all people from health threats.
With the participation of the United States and other Member States, WHO has over the past 7 years implemented the largest set of reforms in its history, to transform our accountability, cost-effectiveness, and impact in countries.
We hope the United States will reconsider and we look forward to engaging in constructive dialogue to maintain the partnership between the USA and WHO, for the benefit of the health and well-being of millions of people around the globe.

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The United States of America’s announcement that it plans to leave the World Health Organization is regretted by the organization.

WHO is essential to safeguarding the health and safety of people around the world, including Americans, by tackling the underlying causes of illness, strengthening health systems, and identifying, preventing, and responding to medical emergencies, such as disease outbreaks, frequently in hazardous locations that others are unable to access.

Along with 193 other Member States, the United States was one of the original members of WHO in 1948 and has since actively participated in the World Health Assembly and Executive Board, helping to shape and oversee the organization’s operations. The USA and WHO have been saving lives and shielding Americans and everyone else from health risks for more than 70 years. By working together, we were able to eradicate smallpox and nearly eradicate polio. Being a member of WHO has benefited and contributed to American organizations.

Over the last seven years, WHO has made the biggest set of reforms in its history to improve accountability, cost-effectiveness, and impact in nations, with the help of the US and other Member States. This work never stops.

For the sake of the health and welfare of millions of people worldwide, we sincerely hope that the United States will change its mind and look forward to having a productive conversation to keep the USA and WHO partnership going.

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