The United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) officially took effect today, exactly one year after President Donald Trump ordered the country to exit the global health body shortly after taking office.

Under the terms of the agreement governing US membership of the WHO, a mandatory one-year notice period is required before withdrawal can be completed. That notice period expired today, formally ending the United States’ participation in the organisation.

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However, one key condition attached to the withdrawal has not been fulfilled. The agreement requires the United States to settle all outstanding financial contributions to the WHO before the exit becomes fully compliant. According to available information, those agreed payments have not been made in full.

The US decision to leave the WHO has drawn global attention due to the country’s historic role as one of the organisation’s largest financial contributors and a major player in global health initiatives. The development is expected to have significant implications for international public health coordination, funding, and emergency response efforts worldwide.

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