The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that the decision by the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump to withdraw the United States support would affect its mission.
President Trump, who after his inauguration on Monday, signed about 200 executive orders and memoranda, one of which was the withdrawal of the US from the WHO.
Responding to the withdrawal in a statement on Tuesday morning, the World Health body stated that Trump’s order was regrettable.
WHO recalled that since its inception in 1948, the US has been involved in its mission of saving countless lives.
“WHO plays a crucial role in protecting the health and security of the world’s people, including Americans, by addressing the root causes of disease, building stronger health systems, and detecting, preventing and responding to health emergencies, including disease outbreaks, often in dangerous places where others cannot go.
“The United States was a founding member of WHO in 1948 and has participated in shaping and governing WHO’s work ever since, alongside 193 other Member States, including through its active participation in the World Health Assembly and Executive Board.
“For over seven decades, WHO and the USA have saved countless lives and protected Americans and all people from health threats. Together, we ended smallpox, and together we have brought polio to the brink of eradication. American institutions have contributed to and benefited from membership in WHO,” it read.
The World Health body called for a reconsideration of President Trump’s order. WHO added that it hoped for constructive dialogue with the 47th President of America’s government for the benefit of millions of people around the globe.
“With the participation of the United States and other Member States, WHO has over the past 7 years implemented the largest set of reforms in its history, to transform our accountability, cost-effectiveness, and impact in countries. This work continues.
“We hope the United States will reconsider and we look forward to engaging in constructive dialogue to maintain the partnership between the USA and WHO, for the benefit of the health and well-being of millions of people around the globe,” it added
