Argentina withdraws from World Health Organization
President Javier Milei echoed Trumpian criticisms of the UN agency, blaming it for economic shortfalls during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Argentina withdraws from World Health OrganizationPresident Javier Milei echoed Trumpian criticisms of the UN agency, blaming it for economic shortfalls during the COVID-19 pandemic.Argentina has declared it will withdraw from the World Health Organization, further imperilling an international agency charged with coordinating public health responses.The announcement on Wednesday echoes a similar move last month from the United States.
Far-right administrations currently govern both countries, and President Javier Milei of Argentina has a close relationship with his US counterpart, Donald Trump.The two leaders have each criticised the World Health Organization for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A United Nations agency, the organisation cannot mandate governments to follow its guidance, but it does offer research and recommendations for how countries might collaborate to address public health crises like pandemics.
