
Following the decision of the newly sworn-in President of the United States (US), Donald Trump to withdraw the country from the World Health Organization (WHO), the organization on Tuesday said the decision would affect its mission.
New Telegraph had earlier reported that President Trump, on Monday after his inauguration, signed about 200 executive orders and memoranda, one of which was the withdrawal of US from the WHO.
Reacting to the development, the WHO in a statement stated that Trump’s order was regrettable.
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WHO recalled that since its inception in 1948, the US has been involved in its mission of saving countless lives.
“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.