Trump’s decision is shortsighted and put the rest of the world is put at greater risk, say public health scholars
U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to withdraw from the World Health Organization carries significant consequences for Canada and other countries, as it would weaken global health surveillance during heightened concerns around avian flu, health scholars say., a United Nations agency designed to promote health and safety. The U.S. is a founding member of the organization and has also participated in its work since 1948., the WHO said it regrets that the U.S.
COVID-19 underscored the need for global co-ordination of research, interventions and information sharing to handle difficult health threats, he said, adding it is not possible to fight a pandemic one country at a time.Matthew Herder, the director of the Dalhousie Health Justice Institute, said Canada and the rest of the world is put at greater risk by this decision.
Mr. Kennedy, who has denied the allegations of spreading misinformation, has been critical of immunizations, while public health officials, including in Canada, say they are critical for disease prevention. His confirmation hearing has yet to be scheduled.Historically, Canada, like the U.S., has supported the WHO since its 1948 inception.
At this time, Dr. Upshur said Canada could increase its contribution to the WHO, as well as mobilize its scientific expertise and research power to support it.the WHO said Canada contributed more than $900-million in support of global health priorities, including polio eradication and the COVID-19 response.
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