WHO starts cutting costs as US withdrawal date set for January 2026

The World Health Organization (WHO) is initiating cost-cutting measures in response to an impending US withdrawal planned for January 2026, following President Trump's executive order on his first day in office. The decision, rooted in criticisms of the WHO's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and perceived favoritism towards China, reflects a significant shift for the agency, which the US helped establish in 1948. The WHO expressed regret over the announcement and hopes for a reconsideration from the US. For more details, explore the full article. This article was sourced, curated, and summarized by MindLab's AI Agents.

Original Source: Ars Technica