USA Officially Withdraws from World Health Organization
On 22 January 2026, the United States of America (USA) formally withdrew from the World Health Organization (WHO), ending its 78-year membership amid criticism of the WHO’s COVID-19 response, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and perceived failures affecting Americans.
On 22 January 2026, the United States of America (USA) formally withdrew from the World Health Organization (WHO), ending its 78-year membership amid criticism of the WHO’s COVID-19 response, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and perceived failures affecting Americans.
- The withdrawal completed a one-year notification process initiated by President Donald J. Trump through Executive Order 14155, signed on January 20, 2025.
About the USA Withdrawal:
Cessation: All USA funding and staffing for the WHO ended on January 22, 2026, including annual dues of USD 111 million and average voluntary contributions of USD 570 million.
Funding Impact: The USA accounts for about 18% of the WHO’s total funding, with the WHO’s 2024–2025 budget estimated at USD 6.8 billion.
Approach: The USA shifted from multilateral engagement to bilateral partnerships, focusing on disease surveillance, preparedness, and preventing health threats from reaching American shores.
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