The decision by the United States to withdraw funding from the WHO has sent shockwaves through global health circles, with the agency now forced to slash its budget by a stagger­ing 20%. This is not just a bureaucratic reshuffling—it is a direct hit to crucial public health initiatives worldwide. From pandemic pre­paredness to disease eradication efforts, the ramifications of this move will be profound and far-reaching.

The immediate concern is the disruption of vital health pro­grammes, particularly in........

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