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WHO proposes budget cut after US exit, defends its work

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Posted on February 3, 2025

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By Jennifer Rigby LONDON (Reuters) - World Health Organization member states will discuss cutting part of its budget by $400 million in light of President Trump's move to withdraw the United States,

WHO Considers Budget Reduction After US Withdrawal

By Jennifer Rigby

LONDON (Reuters) - World Health Organization member states will discuss cutting part of its budget by $400 million in light of President Trump's move to withdraw the United States, its biggest government funder, from the agency, a document released on Monday showed.

Opening the agency's annual executive board meeting, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyeus said he also hoped for dialogue with the United States. He said the WHO welcomed suggestions from the country, and others, on how to better serve the world's health.

(Reporting by Jennifer Rigby; Editing by Alex Richardson)

Key Takeaways

  • WHO plans a $400 million budget cut.
  • The US withdrawal impacts WHO funding.
  • Dialogue with the US is sought by WHO.
  • Tedros Adhanom defends WHO's work.
  • WHO welcomes suggestions for improvement.

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WHO seeks dialogue with the US and welcomes suggestions to improve global health services.

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