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US Officially Withdraws from the World Health Organization After 78 Years

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The United States has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO). Therefore, ending a 78‑year membership during which it was the agency’s largest funder and one of its most influential voices on global health. The departure took legal effect on 22 January 2026, one year after President Donald Trump sig

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The United States has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO). Therefore, ending a 78‑year membership during which it was the agency’s largest funder and one of its most influential voices on global health. The departure took legal effect on 22 January 2026, one year after President Donald Trump sig

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