The United States Withdrawal From the World Health Organization: Implications and Challenges
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The United States Withdrawal From the World Health Organization: Implications and Challenges
The administration cites China’s low voluntary contribution (~US$42 million) as evidence of an imbalance,4 even though the US’s “modest” 20% share of the WHO budget is still proportionate to just a fraction of its approximate 25% share of global gross domestic product (GDP).16,17 Some argue this contribution could be increased rather than reduced,1... See more
The United States Withdrawal From the World Health Organization: Implications and Challenges
counterpoint - there’s a need to tie contribution to perceived value / measurable outcomes, as opposed to potential contribution!! I think these are pretty lame arguments.
truthfully, american spending seems to go into a black hole …
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation ranks just behind the US as the WHO’s second-largest voluntary funder.19 Despite its potential benefits, such “philanthro-capitalist” models have raised concerns about limited transparency, less inclusive governance, and potential conflicts of interest. Critics warn that large-scale private contributions might... See more
The United States Withdrawal From the World Health Organization: Implications and Challenges
Certainly. What if we thought of it as a stopgap during a funding-unfriendly [temporary] time? Private donors have influence, their money can jumpstart programs that governments can later scale; with proper safeguards, the benefits of faster innovation and funding can outweigh risks.
Potential risk: No incentive for public agencies to ever pick up funding here again.
In 2022–2023, the US contributed around US$218 million in assessed contributions, plus another US$1.065 billion in voluntary, largely earmarked funds.7,12 Moreover, American scientists, institutions, and public health experts have been among key players in shaping the WHO policies, advancing research, and guiding responses to outbreaks such as... See more
The United States Withdrawal From the World Health Organization: Implications and Challenges
The role of the US in the WHO