World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has described the U.S. withdrawal from WHO as a significant loss, emphasizing the importance of international collaboration in tackling global health challenges.
Speaking at the 12th Global Baku Forum during the panel session "Reimagining Multilateralism for a Multipolar World," Ghebreyesus warned that the withdrawal would have serious consequences, particularly for global healthcare funding. He noted that the U.S. contributes 30% of global development assistance, and the loss of this support could lead to funding shortages for critical programs, including those fighting AIDS and other diseases.
The WHO chief highlighted potential medicine shortages, delivery delays, and the closure of over 700 laboratories in Africa as key concerns. He also stressed that emergency preparedness efforts would suffer without U.S. contributions, making it harder to respond to disease outbreaks.
"If the U.S. seeks reforms, we are open to discussions," Ghebreyesus concluded, underlining WHO’s willingness to adapt while urging continued global cooperation.
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