EO 14155
Withdrawing the United States From the World Health Organization
Foreign PolicyNational SecurityHealthcare
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Summary
This executive order directs the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing concerns about the organization's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, financial contributions, and independence from political influence. The order halts U.S. funding to WHO, recalls U.S. personnel, and pauses negotiations on WHO agreements.
Key Points
- 1Revokes the 2021 letter that had retracted a 2020 withdrawal notice, effectively reinitiating U.S. withdrawal from WHO
- 2Immediately pauses all U.S. Government funding and resources to WHO and directs reassignment of U.S. personnel working with the organization
- 3Halts U.S. negotiations on the WHO Pandemic Agreement and International Health Regulations amendments
- 4Directs the Secretary of State to notify the UN and WHO leadership of the withdrawal and establishes National Security Council directorates for public health and biosecurity oversight
- 5Revokes Executive Order 13987 related to COVID-19 response coordination and directs review of the 2024 U.S. Global Health Security Strategy
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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