Breaking: Trump calls for U.S. to withdraw from WHO

A withdrawal from the WHO would deprive the Geneva-based institution of its biggest funder and a major contributor of scientific expertise.

Log In    Subscribe BREAKING NEWS   Trump calls for U.S. to withdraw from World Health Organization By Helen Branswell FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images President Trump signaled his intention to withdraw from the World Health Organization on Monday, a move global health experts fear will both cripple the agency and substantially weaken international health security — in the United States and abroad.   A U.S. withdrawal from the WHO would deprive the Geneva-based institution of its biggest funder and a major contributor of scientific expertise, likely necessitating a massive reorganization and a curtailment of the functions the WHO is able to perform. READ MORE Be the first to know Get instant notifications for the topics and reporters you choose with STAT+ Email Alerts. In Case You Missed It 1   Opinion: The U.S. should reform the WHO, not leave it By Ashish K. Jha 2   Biden pardons Fauci to preempt possible charges when Trump takes office By Sarah Owermohle 3   Trump finally finds a populist health care message in Kennedy's MAHA By Rachel Cohrs Zhang 4   An NYC nonprofit has reversed 1,700 overdoses since 2021. Under Trump, it faces an uncertain future By Lev Facher Don't miss out on another STAT Investigation Unlock the world of health and medicine with a subscription to STAT+ Learn more STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2025, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us