The WHO is righ

• President Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) due to charges of bias is viewed as shortsighted and concerning.
• The move could potentially trigger the butterfly effect, a series of unpredictable consequences from even minor system changes.
• Trump accused WHO of mishandling the COVID-19 pandemic and being partisan towards China, despite the US contributing more to its funds.
• The withdrawal of US funding is significant as it is the largest financial backer of WHO, contributing around 18% of its overall funding.
• The withdrawal will impact health programs globally, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and certain infectious diseases.
• WHO’s role includes ensuring equity of access to life-saving drugs, building stronger health systems, and detecting and preventing disease outbreaks.
• The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of global health collaboration and open data sharing.
• WHO has reached out to the US, hoping for a reconsideration of its decision