WHO Warns US Exit Imperils Global Health

The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed profound regret over the United States' official withdrawal on January 22, 2026, warning that this significant departure compromises both American and global safety, despite the US having been a pivotal contributor and the largest donor for decades. The US cited "WHO failures during the COVID-19 pandemic" and disproportionate financial contributions as reasons, while the WHO firmly stands by its quick and transparent response to the crisis, with the implications of the withdrawal now slated for critical discussion by the WHO Executive Board and the World Health Assembly.