Donald Trump Halts WHO Funding Over Alleged Mismanagement And Lack Of Accountability

On this Special Report, India Today’s Sneha Mordani examines the United States' decision to exit the World Health Organization (WHO), a move that threatens to reshape global public health. The decision follows years of allegations regarding political interference and the WHO's handling of the pandemic origins. Donald Trump stated, 'I'm instructing my administration to halt funding of the World Health Organization while a review is conducted to assess the World Health Organization's role in severely mismanaging and covering up the spread of the coronavirus.' The report highlights that the US, as the largest funder, contributes between 400 million and 500 million dollars annually compared to China's 40 million dollars. The administration has cited a failure to act quickly during crises, lack of transparency, and bureaucratic inefficiency as primary reasons for the withdrawal. While the WHO denies these accusations, asserting it operates based on science and international cooperation, the exit marks a significant shift in international power politics and health governance.