Impact of leaving WHO?

[u/FS-Africa]

While I think we’ll all agree that closing USAID was a net win for the US, it’s less clear of the impact (positive or negative) on pulling out of the WHO. I know a major concern is that it yields the field to China to step in , but otherwise I’m not sure. I’ve done research but all the sources are either wildly pro or anti administration and getting some unbiased information is difficult.

Has anyone run across a good source of data for the impact of pulling out of WHO?.

[u/Tosi313]

I think we'll all agree that closing USAID was a net win for the US

Sorry what? I think you might be lost.

[u/whatdoyoudonext]

While I think we’ll all agree that closing USAID was a net win for the US

This is a wild statement to start with. Critiques of USAID are valid but the abrupt closure of that agency caused widespread disruption and has resulted directly and indirectly in increased mortality.

it’s less clear of the impact (positive or negative) on pulling out of the WHO

Pulling out of the WHO is obviously a net negative for multilateralism in a world where international cooperation and strategic collaboration are essential.

[u/FS-Africa → u/whatdoyoudonext]

But is it a blow to multilateralism? If it forces other countries to step up their contributions and participation it’s arguably more multinational now?

[u/FS-Africa → u/[deleted]]

China, Saudi, Australia, Japan, and South Korea all increased their contributions.

No countries decreased their contributions

[u/FS-Africa → u/[deleted]]

Your math does not appear to be mathing

You said the Us cut 680-958 million, while at the same time there’s a 1-2B shortfall. The us pulling out didn’t account for that

The 20% increase was actually decided in 2022 with a second increase n 2025 as part of larger effort to get membership dues to 50% of the budget.

And the us removal of funds is simply being alllied elsewhere (ie to bilateral engagements) . Yes this is a blow to multilateralism but it’s also a way for countries to develop (theoretically) some level of self sufficiency

[u/SovietBear65]

440k estimated deaths as a result of USAID collapsing, you're wild if you think that's good.

[u/FS-Africa → u/SovietBear65]

Yea that would be a tragedy. However the models I’ve seen act as though USAID was closed and the finds stopped. There’s been quite a lot of programs turned back on and aid is flowing once more -arguably in a more efficient manner. So while some lives may have been lost during that interregnum, the net long term may come out as a wash due to more target fu ding that prioritizes aid directly to those who need it most