A legacy of global health "leadership"
Founded in 1948 with significant support from the United States, the W.H.O. has played a critical role in addressing global health challenges. From providing aid in conflict zones to tracking epidemics like Ebola and Zika, the agency’s work has saved countless lives.
The United States has traditionally been a major contributor to the W.H.O., funding a significant portion of its $6.8 billion annual budget.
Despite the withdrawal, U.S. disengagement from the W.H.O. will not be immediate. Under a joint resolution adopted by Congress at the organization’s founding, the United States must give a year’s notice and fulfil its financial obligations for the current fiscal year before the withdrawal is finalized.
That 1 year is UP. From January 20th 2026 the U.S. it OUT !
Four years ago, this news would have had over 90% of the active posting members of this forum cheering at the top of their voices.
Here in January 2026, hardly a whisper.
What kind of Spell are we fallen under ?