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USA: World Health Organization

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 5 February 2025UIN 27078

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the withdrawal of the USA from the World Health Organisation will lead to an increase in UK contributions to that organisation.

Answered by Anneliese Dodds

We have been consistently clear that US executive orders are matters for the US government and US people. In November 2024, the UK announced new funding to the World Health Organisation (WHO) in support of its delivery and transformation agenda. The UK will continue to work with the WHO, Member States and other partners to support WHO's ongoing transformation and to strengthen its efficiency, transparency and responsiveness.

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