"Argentina will continue to promote international cooperation in health through bilateral agreements and regional forums, while fully preserving its sovereignty and its capacity to make decisions regarding health policies."
"Today, Argentina's withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) takes effect, marking one year since the formal notification was made by our country, Quirno wrote in his social media post on Tuesday."
"In a statement at the time, the libertarian Milei blasted the organisation for its health advice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Measures to limit the spread of the virus, such as masking, social distancing and vaccinations, became a common target of right-wing ire in countries around the world."
Argentina has completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, following the United States' similar decision. President Javier Milei's government announced the move in February and formally notified the WHO a month later, with the withdrawal taking effect one year after notification. Milei criticized the WHO for its pandemic response, particularly regarding measures like masking, social distancing, and vaccinations. Argentina plans to maintain international health cooperation through bilateral agreements and regional forums while preserving its sovereignty in health policy decisions. This action aligns with right-wing leaders' broader criticism of international organizations they view as advancing progressive policies.
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