Trump Begins U.S. WHO Withdrawal

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Trump wants to pull U.S. out of the World Health Organization again. Here’s what may happen next

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The U.S. has historically been among WHO ’s biggest donors, providing the UN health agency with hundreds of millions of dollars .

The move could cripple numerous global health initiatives, including the effort to eradicate polio, maternal and child health programs, and research to identify new viral threats.

Scientists fear the move could roll back decadeslong gains made in fighting infectious diseases like AIDS and malaria.

WHO says it "regrets" the U.S. withdrawal, hopes it will reconsider.

It says it has saved countless lives and protected Americans and all people from health threats.

WHO made costly mistakes during the COVID-19 pandemic, including advising people against wearing masks.

The agency only officially acknowledged last year that the virus is spread in the air.

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