Leaving the W.H.O. Could Hurt Americans on a Range of Health Matters

Leaving the W.H.O. Could Hurt Americans on a Range of Health Matters

President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization could have harsh consequences for countries around the world that rely on the agency to achieve important health goals, including routine immunizations, outbreak control and nutrition programs. But it could also have unfortunate, unintended repercussions for Americans. Disengaging from the W.H.O. would … Read more

Trump Withdraws U.S. from World Health Organization

Trump Withdraws U.S. from World Health Organization

President Trump moved quickly on Monday to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization, a move that public health experts say will undermine the nation’s standing as a global health leader and make it harder to fight the next pandemic. The move was not unexpected. Mr. Trump has been railing against the W.H.O. … Read more