U.S. Withdrawal from WHO and Suspension of Foreign Aid
| Category | Key Points |
|---|---|
| Why in News | U.S. announced withdrawal from WHO citing COVID-19 mishandling, financial disparities, and political influence concerns. Suspended all foreign aid for 90 days. |
| WHO Key Facts | Founded: 1948; Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland; Current Director-General: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. |
| U.S. Contributions to WHO | U.S. contributed 18% of WHO's budget, previously its largest donor. |
| Suspension of Aid | Foreign aid paused for 90 days for reassessment of spending and alignment with U.S. foreign policy. |
| Historical Context | Similar WHO withdrawal announced in 2020 under Trump but reversed by Biden in 2021. |