Ordering the Withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization (whitehouse.gov)

• Executive order initiates U.S. withdrawal from WHO.
• Funding paused, personnel recalled, negotiations halted.
• Cited reasons: COVID-19 mismanagement and unfair contributions.

"On January 20, 2025, U.S. President Trump signed an executive order initiating the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). The order cites the WHO's mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, unfair financial demands on the U.S., and lack of independence from political influence. It pauses funding, recalls U.S. personnel, and halts negotiations on the WHO Pandemic Agreement and amendments to the International Health Regulations. This action has significant implications for global health governance and Ebola outbreak response coordination."