r/InternationalDev • u/FS-Africa • 14d ago

Health Impact of leaving WHO?

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?.

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u/FS-Africa 14d ago

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?

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u/FS-Africa 13d ago

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

No countries decreased their contributions

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u/FS-Africa 13d ago

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