The World Health Organization said Tuesday that it hopes President Trump will reconsider the U.S. pullout from the organization.
WHO said it “regrets” losing the support of the U.S., which is the top donor to the organization at $1.2 billion or more than 20% of its funding in the 2022-2023 budget period.
“The World Health Organization regrets the announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the Organization,” it said in a statement. “WHO plays a crucial role in protecting the health and security of the world’s people, including Americans, by addressing the root causes of disease, building stronger health systems, and detecting, preventing and responding to health emergencies, including disease outbreaks, often in dangerous places where others cannot go.”
Trending: Rubio Confirmed as Secretary of State, But That’s Not the Best Part
The organization
Join the conversation!
Please share your thoughts about this article below. We value your opinions, and would love to see you add to the discussion!