WHO Responds to US Withdrawal: Decision Makes World Less Safe

The World Health Organization regrets the US decision to withdraw, warning it makes the world less safe while defending its COVID-19 pandemic response.

Aug 1, 2026 - 14:00
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WHO Responds to US Withdrawal: Decision Makes World Less Safe
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As a founding member of the World Health Organization (WHO), the United States of America has contributed significantly to many of WHO’s greatest achievements, including the eradication of smallpox, and progress against many other public health threats including polio, HIV, Ebola, influenza, tuberculosis, malaria, neglected tropical diseases, antimicrobial resistance, food safety and more. WHO therefore regrets the United States’ notification of withdrawal from WHO – a decision that makes

Originally reported by WHO News

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