On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO).
The move was justified by claims of WHO’s poor handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, failure to enact necessary reforms, and political influence from member states. This decision follows previous threats of withdrawal and raises concerns about potential cuts in funding and expertise that could affect global health efforts. For India, the shift could mean both challenges and opportunities as the WHO’s role in supporting health initiatives comes under scrutiny.