The United States has officially completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organisation, one year after President Donald Trump announced the decision to end the country’s 78 year association with the global health body, according to federal officials. However, the separation is not entirely settled.
The US still owes around $280 million to the WHO, the organisation said, and several practical issues remain unresolved. Trump administration officials have acknowledged concerns about losing access to international health data, which previously helped the US detect potential pandemic threats at an early stage.
Public health experts warn the move could weaken global responses to future disease outbreaks and limit the ability of US scientists and pharmaceutical companies to develop vaccines and treatments. Lawrence Gostin, a public health law expert at Georgetown University, described the withdrawal as deeply damaging.
The WHO plays a central role in coordinating responses to global health emergencies such as Ebola, polio, and mpox. It also supports poorer countries with technical assistance, vaccine distribution, and health guidelines. The US had long been one of its largest contributors, both financially and through expert personnel. President Trump said the decision was driven by the WHO’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, its resistance to reforms, and concerns over political influence within the organization.
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