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US Leaves WHO Over Pandemic, Governance

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  • Kathryn Wighton

  • January 23, 2026

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    The United States officially withdrew from the World Health Organization on January 22, 2026, due to concerns over its pandemic response.

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    The withdrawal process began after the Trump administration announced the intent to leave on January 20, 2025.

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    US officials criticized the WHO for delays in declaring a global health emergency and for praising China's pandemic response despite evidence of misinformation.

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    Post-pandemic, the WHO failed to implement meaningful reforms to address governance weaknesses and political influence, diminishing global trust.

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    The US plans to engage in global public health through partnerships outside the WHO, focusing on emergency response and health innovation.

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