Summary
The United States has officially left the World Health Organization (WHO) for the first time since joining in 1948. Officials criticized WHO's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, stopped funding, and reduced involvement, leading to concerns about global health impacts.
Key Facts
- The US has withdrawn from the WHO.
- This is the first time the US has left WHO since it joined in 1948.
- Officials cited dissatisfaction with WHO's response to COVID-19.
- The US stopped funding the WHO as part of its withdrawal.
- The decision has raised concerns about potential risks to global health.
