US Officially Exits World Health Organization Following Trump Decision

By Amanuel Janberu
Published on 01/23/26

A year prior, based on the warning issued by America, the organization of allied nations, which is a member of the World Health Organization, officially withdrew its membership.

President Donald Trump, on the day he commenced his second term in office, made a decision among several presidential actions to withdraw from the World Health Organization.

Following this decision, it has been reported by Reuters, a news agency that the United States aims to relocate its mission from the World Health Organization's main office in Geneva, Switzerland.

Based on the recent statement issued by the American health and foreign affairs offices, the country will establish a close relationship with the World Health Organization moving forward.

This collaboration is intended to address critical issues that require the organization's support for effective resolution.

A senior official from the American government stated, "We do not have a plan for immediate participation within the organization, whether as a member or in any other capacity."

 In terms of disease control and prioritization, the focus will not be solely on global health issues but will also emphasize direct collaboration with individual countries.

Under the leadership of Ethiopian Dr. Tedros Adhanom, the organization, which has membership from over 190 countries, has made the decision to exit the United States.

This move is being discussed as potentially detrimental to health initiatives being implemented in the United States and other regions of the world.