Name: U.S. officially exits WHO with $260 million in arrears
Uploaded: 2026-01-22T16:00:59+08:00
Duration: PT40.8S
Description: On January 20, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO). Two days later a formal notice was submitted to the United Nations triggering a one-year countdown to

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On January 20, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO). Two days later a formal notice was submitted to the United Nations triggering a one-year countdown to the official exit. As of January 22, 2026, the U.S. has met the procedural requirements, but the WHO emphasized that the now former member must settle $260 million in dues for 2024-25 before leaving.

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