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03 February 2025

Trump, WHO, and the Future of Global Health Governance

In the 29 January episode of the Geneva Graduate Institute's "What Matter's Today" podcast, Adjunct Professor of International Law Gian Luca Burci discusses the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) under President Donald Trump, examining the reasons cited in the executive order and its broader ramifications.

The conversation between Gian Luca Burci and podcast host Dan Graham covers the legal, financial, and political complexities of the US decision to leave the WHO, including its impact on global health initiatives, particularly in Africa. Gian Luca Burci also explores potential repercussions of the withdrawal on US influence within the WHO, the challenges faced by international health governance in Geneva, and the possible role of China in filling the void left by the U.S. retreat. The episode concludes with a reflection on the resilience of American democracy amid these changes.

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Trump, WHO, and the Future of Global Health Governance