المملكة: Global Health: The United States’ withdrawal poses a danger to the entire world
The director of the World Health that the decision of the administration of US President Donald Trump Withdrawing from the United Nations health organization poses a danger to the United States and the rest of the world alike, expressing his hope that "The United States reverses its decision"Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters that this step "A loss for the United States, and a loss for the entire world"and it is "It makes the United States unsafe, and it makes the entire world unsafe"
Tedros pointed out from the organization’s headquarters in Geneva that: "Many WHO-led measures benefit the United States, especially in the area of health security"adding: "This is precisely why I said that the United States cannot enjoy security without cooperation with the organization.
Measures for the right of withdrawal
The organization’s chief legal advisor, Steve Salomon, revealed that it is still difficult to determine the exact date for the actual withdrawal.
He explained to reporters that the organization’s internal regulations do not include any article regarding withdrawal, but Washington took measures in 1948 to guarantee the right to withdraw in certain circumstances.
It is One of the conditions that must be adhered to is a one-year period for prior notification and payment of US contributions in full for the financial period in question.
However, "Washington is currently behind on its 2024 and 2025 contributions"According to the legal advisor, who indicated that member states should consider the extent to which this condition is met without specifying the amounts to be paid.
The impact of health systems in the world
At a time when financial cuts in international aid are negatively impacting health systems around the world, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stressed that "Funding is essential for the organization to fulfill its mission"
But he stressed that when he calls on the United States to re-engage in the organization, he does not do so "For money"
He said: "The most important thing is solidarity, cooperation, and readiness for all eventualities in the face of a common enemy such as Covid-19".
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