WHO Warns U.S. After Washington Finalises Exit From UN Health Body
Donald Trump cut the cord on the U.S's ties with WHO in what was a devastating blow to the health agency...
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a strong response to the United States' decision to withdraw from the UN health agency, warning of increased global insecurity. This withdrawal follows accusations from the U.S. and affects countries like Kenya negatively.
- The WHO expressed regret over the U.S. withdrawal, stating it would make the United States and the world "less safe".
- The WHO addressed accusations regarding its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, admitting not everything was perfect but affirming actions were swift and transparent.
- The U.S., previously the largest funder, accounted for up to 20 per cent of the WHO's annual funding.
- Donald Trump's administration also withdrew funding from other UN agencies, including UN-Habitat in Nairobi and UN Women.
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US Engages Kenya and Uganda Amid WHO Withdrawal Fallout - January 2026
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau is visiting Kenya as part of an Africa tour to discuss commercial engagement, counter-terrorism, and regional security. This is part of a broader US effort to strengthen economic and security cooperation. Meanwhile, the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a warning after the United States finalized its withdrawal from the UN health body, stating the decision increases global insecurity and negatively affects countries like Kenya. In a separate development concerning the region, Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Jim Risch, has called for sanctions against Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, over rights abuses following the recent Ugandan general election.
