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Trump, WHO, and the Future of Global Health Governance

Trump, WHO, and the Future of Global Health Governance

Update: 2025-01-30
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In this episode, Gian Luca Burci discusses the U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) under President Donald Trump, examining the reasons cited in the executive order and its broader ramifications. The conversation covers the legal, financial, and political complexities of this decision, including its impact on global health initiatives, particularly in Africa. The guest also explores potential repercussions of the withdrawal on U.S. influence within the WHO, the challenges faced by international health governance in Geneva, and the possible role of China in filling the void left by the U.S. retreat. The episode concludes with a reflection on the resilience of American democracy amid these changes.
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Trump, WHO, and the Future of Global Health Governance

Trump, WHO, and the Future of Global Health Governance

Gian Luca Burci, Dan Graham