Ripple Effects Of US Withdrawal From WHO

Professor Tikki Pangestu, Visiting Professor, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore

24-Jan-25 07:30

Ripple Effects Of US Withdrawal From WHO

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The U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), by President Donald Trump, has sparked concern about the future of global health cooperation and the role of the U.S. in shaping health policies worldwide. Prof. Tikki Pangestu, Visiting Professor, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore shares his perspective on the potential consequences of this decision.

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Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Wong Shou Ning, Keith Kam

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Categories: politics, government, international, Law/Activism, controversies, health policy

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