Argentina withdraws from the World Health Organization

Von WOM

Argentina has announced that it will escape from the World Health Organization (WHO). This step resembles the approach of former US President Donald Trump, who explained his intention in the last month to deduct the USA from the WHO.

official announcement of the Argentine President

"President Javier Milei has instructed Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein to withdraw from Argentina's participation in the World Health Organization," said the President's spokesman, Manuel Adorni, during a press conference on Wednesday.

arguments for leaving

Adorni also emphasized: "We Argentinians will not allow an international organization to intervene in our sovereignty, let alone in our health." This statement underlines the government's concern about the autonomy of Argentina in health issues.

reactions to WHO output

Donald Trump announced on his first day in January in the White House that the United States will also leave the WHO. This decision met with violent criticism of health experts who emphasize the dangers of such a step for public health.

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