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The United States contributes about one-fifth of the World Health Organization’s budget – leaving the public health agency could hamper efforts to curb the spread of the global disease and put the United States at risk.
Written by Michael Le Page
US withdrawal from WHO could result in cuts to public health programs around the world
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Donald Trump began the process of withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) in one of his first executive orders as president. One year’s notice is required to withdraw from the International Public Health Organization, at which point the United States will cease funding. The impact could be significant. In recent years, the United States has contributed nearly one-fifth of the WHO’s $6.8 billion budget.
