U.S. Officially Withdraws from World Health Organization

The United States has officially completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), one year after President Donald Trump announced that America would end its 78-year membership, federal officials said on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

However, the exit is not completely straightforward. According to WHO, the U.S.

Officials from the Trump administration also said that some issues are not fully resolved, such as losing access to important data from other countries. This data could have helped the U.S. get early warnings about new pandemics.

Experts say the withdrawal may affect America’s ability to coordinate with global health agencies and respond quickly to international health threats in the future.