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Argentina Withdraws from World Health Organization Amid Political Tensions

President Javier Milei orders Argentina to exit WHO, citing differences in health management during the pandemic and concerns over sovereignty.

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  1. Argentina President Javier Milei pulls out of World Health Organization, following Trump

    Milei's withdrawal from the World Health Organization reflects a troubling alignment with an anti-science stance, positioning political whims over public health needs, and raises serious concerns about global disease preparedness.

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  2. Argentina Announces Withdrawal From WHO Over COVID Lockdown ‘Economic Catastrophe’

    President Javier Milei's contentious decision to withdraw Argentina from the World Health Organization reflects a broader frustration with international health governance, driven by the belief that the WHO failed to adequately support countries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  3. Argentina's Milei to pull out of WHO in move mirroring Trump's

    President Milei's decision to withdraw Argentina from the WHO reflects a growing trend among leaders like him who prioritize national sovereignty over global cooperation, potentially undermining the credibility of international health efforts.

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  4. Argentina says it will withdraw from the World Health Organization

    Argentina's decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization is a bold stance reflecting a growing discontent with international health management, particularly highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and underscores an emphasis on national sovereignty in health matters.

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  5. Argentina says it will withdraw from the World Health Organization, echoing Trump

    Argentina's withdrawal from the World Health Organization reflects a growing trend of skepticism towards international health authorities and prioritizes national sovereignty over global cooperation in public health.

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  6. Argentina says it will pull out of World Health Organization

    Argentina's decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization reflects a growing sentiment against external influence in national health policies, prioritizing sovereignty over international collaboration.

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  7. Echoing Trump, Argentina to Exit WHO

    Argentina's withdrawal from the World Health Organization is a significant move that highlights the government's resolve to prioritize national sovereignty over global health cooperation, a stance that could potentially undermine collective responses to health crises.

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Feb 5th, 2025, 4:06 PM ET

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Argentina’s President Javier Milei has announced the country’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization, aligning with U.S. policies. The decision stems from significant disagreements over the WHO's pandemic response, particularly its handling of COVID-19 and its perceived political influences. This move, underscoring Milei's commitment to national sovereignty in health matters, follows a similar withdrawal by U.S. President Donald Trump. While Argentina's financial contribution to WHO is minimal, this step raises concerns about global health cooperation. The government insists this decision will enhance Argentina's ability to independently manage its health policies.


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