US officially leaves World Health Organization

The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), a move that was ordered by former President Donald Trump a year ago. Trump accused the UN agency of failing to adopt reforms and mishandling the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision to leave the WHO has been a controversial one, with critics arguing that it undermines global health efforts and weakens the US's influence on the international stage. Supporters of the move, however, believe that the WHO is too beholden to China and needs to be reformed. The withdrawal process began in July 2020 and was completed on July 6, 2021. The Biden administration has indicated that it plans to rejoin the WHO, but it is unclear when this will happen. Overall, the US's departure from the WHO is a significant development that has sparked debate and controversy around the world.