Daily Current Affairs / United States Officially Exits World Health Organization
Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: January 30 2026
The United States has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization after completing the mandatory one-year notice period. The decision follows an executive order issued by President Donald Trump at the start of his presidency in 2025. The US cited alleged failures by the WHO in handling the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic and public health impact. The exit marks a major shift in US global health policy and raises concerns over global health cooperation.
