U.S. and Argentina Withdraw from WHO, Seek to Establish Alternative Health Framework

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Argentine President Javier Milei met to confirm their nations' withdrawal from the WHO, citing its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. They aim to establish a new health framework prioritizing scientific integrity and national sovereignty. Both leaders criticized the WHO for its perceived failures and called for other countries to join their initiative. This move marks a significant shift in Argentina's international partnerships and aligns with the Trump administration's health agenda, emphasizing independence from global health organizations.