WHO members note Argentina's withdrawal letter
Argentina’s annual WHO fees were about $4.1 million, and the assembly said it would welcome future cooperation after noting the withdrawal letter.
- At the 79th annual World Health Assembly on Friday, countries considered Argentina's wish to follow the United States and leave the World Health Organization.
- The assembly adopted a resolution Friday 'noting' the communication sent to UN chief Antonio Guterres on March 17, 2025, stating Argentina's withdrawal would be effective one year after receipt.
- Sigrid Kranawetter, the WHO's governing bodies director, stated the WHO is "not a social club" and that legally "you don't stop your membership" by attempting to withdraw.
- Sierra Leone, representing The African group, expressed regret over the loss of universality, while Bolivia and Chile recognized Buenos Aires' sovereign decision regarding the World Health Organization.
- Argentina paid around $4.1 million annually in membership fees, yet the assembly determined no further action was desirable, mirroring precedent set by member states in previous decades.
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World Health Organization members note Argentina's withdrawal letter
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'Not a social club': WHO members note Argentina's withdrawal letter
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