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U.S. Cuts Funding to WHO In the Midst of a Pandemic

Dr Khor Swee Kheng, Public Policy Specialist

01-Jun-20 14:30

U.S. Cuts Funding to WHO In the Midst of a Pandemic

Last week, Donald Trump announced that the US will be cutting all ties with the World Health Organisation, which includes no longer funding the global health body. But with the US being the largest funder of the WHO, we take a look at what impact this could have on global public health efforts, including tackling COVID-19. 

Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Lim Sue Ann


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