The murderous decision. How the U.S. exit from the World Health Organization will lead to an increase in global mortality

In February 2026, the United States officially completed its withdrawal from the WHO, leaving a debt of $280 million unpaid. Experts note that the consequences have already come: information about infections has become fragmented, funding is moving from systemic support to bilateral agreements. The WHO is considering several ways to solve the problems that have arisen, for example, a partial return of the United States to the global health system. However, the poorest countries have already suffered from a lack of funding and a gap in continuous data transmission.


