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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: US Poised to Exit World Health Organization Despite Legal and Global Health Warnings
Caption: US Poised to Exit World Health Organization Despite Legal and Global Health Warnings. The United States is set to formally leave the World Health Organization, a move that health experts warn could harm both domestic and global health security. The withdrawal follows an executive order issued by Donald Trump at the start of his second term, triggering a one-year exit process required under U.S. law. Under that law, Washington must also settle outstanding dues, but officials say the U.S. still owes the WHO around $260 million for recent years. The State Department defended the decision, accusing the WHO of failures in managing and sharing information during global health crises. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged the U.S. to reconsider, warning that withdrawal would be a loss for both America and the world. Legal experts argue the exit violates U.S. law, though they expect the administration to proceed regardless. Speaking at Davos, Bill Gates said he does not expect the U.S. to return to the WHO anytime soon, despite the organisation’s critical role. The departure has triggered a financial crisis at the WHO, forcing staff cuts, management reductions and scaled-back programmes worldwide. Public health leaders warn the move could weaken global systems used to detect and respond to future health threats. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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