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Former European Union Commissioner for Health, Stella Kyriakides, has raised alarms over the United States' decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO). In a recent post on social media platform "X," Kyriakides urged that the move be reconsidered, highlighting the serious concerns it brings.
Kyriakides emphasized that the WHO plays a crucial role as the central pillar of global health efforts. She stressed that health should remain a top priority on the political agenda and that this decision could have far-reaching impacts on the health of millions of people worldwide.
The former commissioner voiced her hope that the U.S. would rethink its withdrawal, which she believes could undermine global cooperation in managing health crises. With the world still grappling with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and other health challenges, many experts fear that distancing from the WHO could hinder efforts to tackle future health threats effectively.
As the debate continues, global health leaders and advocates are calling for a united front in the fight for better health outcomes for all, urging leaders to prioritize cooperation rather than division.
.@WHO is the central pillar of our global health. Health needs to remain at the top of the political agenda.
— Stella Kyriakides (@SKyriakidesEU) January 22, 2025
The USA withdrawal from WHO causes grave concerns.
We hope that this decision will be reconsidered for the benefit of millions of people around the.
