The US President Donald trump announced that the administration has decided to stop funding to the WHO, at least for some time. He said the World Health organization had “failed in its basic duty and it must be held accountable” during his covid-19 briefing.
The Unite States Funds around $500 million to the World Health Organization each year, while China roughly contributes $40 million, said Trump
Now is not the time to reduce the resources for the operations of @WHO or any other humanitarian organization in the fight against #COVID19.
— @antonioguterres. Full statement: https://t.co/CmToWwh2wq pic.twitter.com/Um7bJRgz0Q
— United Nations (@UN) April 15, 2020
He also said ”
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The step to halt the funding to the WHO amid coronavirus outbreak will laid out more than $65 million loss to the World health organization.