It’s honestly alarming that the US withdrew from the WHO last month. They are already cutting 2,300 jobs by summer. We just stepped away from 70+ yrs of global flu tracking — our vaccines will feel it

“Global cooperation and communication are critical to keep our own citizens protected because germs do not respect borders.” — Infectious Diseases Society of America, January 2026

Expect real unpredictability ahead. China pledged $500M to fill the void — but it remains to be seen if that’s enough. Without the US, can the WHO still keep the world safe?