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USA’s exit from WHO
January 26 , 2026
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- The United States formally exited the World Health Organization (WHO) on 23 January 2026, leaving unpaid dues of about 260 million US dollars.
- The decision follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump at the start of his second term.
- The US has halted all funding to the WHO and withdrawn its personnel from WHO offices and bodies.
- The US was the largest contributor to the WHO, providing nearly 1.3 billion US dollars during 2022–2023.
- Under a 1948 US Congressional resolution, a one-year notice and payment of dues are required to exit WHO.
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