The United States has confirmed that it will leave the World Health Organization (WHO) in July 2021. This is reported by Reuters with reference to the US State Department.
The agency, with reference to the American state agency, reports that the US plans to recall its representatives from the organization's headquarters and other offices. The funds that the American government allocates to the WHO are planned to be redirected to other UN programs.
The US announced its withdrawal from the organization back in July 2020 — the latest statement from the State Department is limited to clarifying and confirming these plans.
