The World Health Organization (WHO) said in a statement, on Tuesday morning that President Donald Trump’s decision in withdrawing the United States support is regrettable and would affect its mission.
Trump, on Monday after his inauguration, signed about 200 executive orders and memoranda, one of which was the withdrawal of US from the WHO.
“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.
WHO said that since its inception in 1948, the US has been involved in its mission of saving countless lives and has been founding member of WHO, participating in shaping and governing WHO’s work ever since, alongside 193 other Member States, including through its active participation in the World Health Assembly and Executive Board.
WHO said it hopes the United States will reconsider and we look forward to engaging in constructive dialogue to maintain the partnership between the USA and WHO, for the benefit of the health and well-being of millions of people around the globe,” it added.
