US WHO Withdrawal 2026: Global Health Giant Leaves $278M Unpaid Bill
The US officially exits the WHO on Jan 23, 2026, leaving $278 million in unpaid dues. Explore the legal background and global health impact of this landmark move.
The US has officially walked away from the global health table, but it's left a massive tab behind. As of today, the United States is no longer a member of the World Health Organization (WHO). According to reporting by Stat News, the departure leaves the UN health agency grappling with hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid dues.
US WHO Withdrawal 2026: The Financial and Legal Fallout
A year ago today, on January 23, 2025, the US informed the WHO of its intent to exit. This started the clock on a mandatory one-year withdrawal period established in a 1948 joint resolution of Congress. While the timeline was legally fixed, the Trump administration effectively cut ties immediately, citing long-standing grievances.
Political Volatility and Budget Cycles
This exit marks a definitive end to the back-and-forth between administrations. While the Biden administration rescinded a previous withdrawal attempt on its first day in office, the Trump administration's return to power solidified the departure. The $278 million debt covers the country's 2024–2025 membership dues, a significant portion of the WHO's two-year budget cycle.
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