America's Relationship With The World Health Organization
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It was instrumental in coordinating global action during the pandemic. However, that meant became a target for the president of then and now.The World Health Organization helps to protect and maintain the health of the world's population. It receives about 10 percent of its budget from the United States. President Donald Trump, however, doesn't see a lot of value in its work, signing an executive order Monday to withdraw America from the membership of the agency.He called the organization "corrupt" and has accused it of taking more from the U.S. than it gives. We discuss the future of global health without America at the table of one of its greatest proponents.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
