"The joint statement from Rubio and Kennedy, a vaccine sceptic, primarily blamed the WHO's failures during the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason for the withdrawal. Going forward, US engagement with the WHO will be limited strictly to effectuate our withdrawal and to safeguard the health and safety of the American people, Rubio and Kennedy said, noting that all US funding for the WHO had ceased."
"United Nations Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters on Thursday that for all intents and purposes the US is no longer participating in the work of the World Health Organization, but that some legal details will likely have to be worked out. It is clear we would love to see the United States be a full participant in the work of the World Health Organization, like we want to see every country, Dujarric said."
"Robert F Kennedy Jr and Marco Rubio announced the US was no longer a member for first time since WHO was created in 1948. United States Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have jointly announced the completion of US withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO). The announcement on Thursday marks the first time the US has not been a member of the WHO since it joined as a founding member in 1948,"
United States Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio completed the US withdrawal from the World Health Organization, ending membership that began in 1948. The joint statement attributed the withdrawal to WHO failures during the COVID-19 pandemic. US engagement with WHO will be limited strictly to effectuating withdrawal and safeguarding American health, and all US funding for the WHO has ceased. WHO reported making cuts in response to funding shortfalls tied to the US exit. The United Nations said the US is no longer participating in WHO work, though some legal details must be resolved. President Donald Trump had signalled intent to withdraw in 2020.
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