Reconsidering Global Health Partnerships: U.S. and the WHO

The U.S. may reconsider rejoining the World Health Organization (WHO), with a focus on reforms, following earlier plans to withdraw. This decision, initially tied to perceived mismanagement of global health crises, highlights the nation's significant role as the WHO’s largest financial contributor, providing 18% of its funding.

Public health advocates emphasize the importance of global partnerships to address pandemics and improve health equity worldwide. The WHO’s $6.8 billion budget for 2024-2025 underscores the scale of international health needs, reinforcing the critical role of collaboration in managing health crises and advancing public health on a global scale. Read more from Reuters here.