WHO director general censures US for quitting the organization

January 31, 2026

On January 22, the US formally left the WHO.

The US claimed that its decision to leave the WHO was a reflection of the organization’s failure in managing the COVID-19 situation.

The director general of the WHO on January 24 said that the US’ decision to withdraw from the organization has no factual ground and that the country has not paid its share of expenses for several years.

KCNA

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