Mr. Trump cited the organization’s “mishandling ... The W.H.O. began in 1948 as a branch of the United Nations focused on global health. Over the decades, it led the eradication of smallpox ...

The U.S. is pulling the plug on its membership with the World Health Organization. What does that mean for Illinois?

But experts have warned that the withdrawal of WHO’s most influential member could harm global health. In a statement Tuesday, the organization said it regretted the US decision, noting that it ...

The directive to the CDC to halt communications with the World Health Organization was imposed to comply with President Trump's executive order.

The World Health Organization called on the US to reconsider President Donald Trump’s decision to exit the agency, suggesting the move could undermine global health security. The planned ...

The U.S. has historically been the largest funder of the Geneva-based organization, which is a branch of the United Nations responsible for combating global public health emergencies. Public ...

On day one of his return to the White House, President Trump signed an executive order that begins the process of withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization. Terminating U.S ...