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Written by Chuck Darwin on 2025-01-27 at 16:45

The World Health Organization has begun cost-cutting measures in preparation for a US withdrawal next year, according to reporting by Reuters.

On his first day in office, President Trumpsigned an executive order to withdraw the USfrom the United Nation's health agency. The country was a founding member of the WHO in 1948 and has since been a key member of the organization, which has 193 other member states. The executive order cited Trump's long-standing complaints about the agency's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, dues payments, and alleged protection of China as the reasons for the withdrawal.

In a statement on Tuesday, the WHO said it "regrets" the announcement and hopes the US will reconsider.

"WHO plays a crucial role in protecting the health and security of the world’s people, including Americans, by addressing the root causes of disease, building stronger health systems, and detecting, preventing and responding to health emergencies, including disease outbreaks, often in dangerous places where others cannot go," the statement reads. "For over seven decades, WHO and the USA have saved countless lives and protected Americans and all people from health threats. Together, we ended smallpox, and together we have brought polio to the brink of eradication. American institutions have contributed to and benefited from membership in WHO."

https://arstechnica.com/health/2025/01/who-starts-cutting-costs-as-us-withdrawal-date-set-for-january-2026/?utm_social-type=owned

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Written by Hammer on 2025-01-27 at 21:23

@cdarwin This not only puts the citizens of other countries at greater risk think what will happen to us if he cancels Obamacare, medicare & SS. He already blocked the CDC from sending out up-dated info to Medical Facilities and the General Public. Think also about what no more FEMA and SNAP would do.

If R.F. Kennedy is approved, he has a known opposition to vaccinations and other weird shit. And if we get another covid like disease, well you get the picture..

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Written by Chuck Darwin on 2025-01-28 at 00:44

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[#]TrumpHasMadeAmericaPoorerSickerWeakerAndLessSecure

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