U.S. Was Behind On Payments To WHO Before Trump's Cutoff
President Trump put a hold on funds to the World Health Organization, but the U.S. is already behind in its dues to the organization by more than a year.
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'We Will Not Give Up': Marking 3 Months Since Coronavirus Became A Global Emergency
The World Health Organization declared the virus a global health emergency at the end of January. Since then, millions across the world have taken sick — but glimmers of hope have emerged, too.
Exiting USAID Chief On The Pandemic, Foreign Aid, Trump's Policies
Mark Green talks to NPR about what it's like leaving during a global health crisis — and what the future may hold for the agency.
What Is WHO And What Does It Do?
The organization at the eye of the coronavirus pandemic is taking heat from U.S. critics. Here's a look at its history, its mission and its role in the current crisis.
'No Evidence' Yet That Recovered COVID-19 Patients Are Immune, WHO Says
The World Health Organization warned against "immunity passports," which allow travel only to recovered patients, saying studies must first confirm whether people are indeed safe from reinfection.
National Security Adviser O'Brien Alleges WHO Is 'Propaganda Tool For The Chinese'
Robert O'Brien said the White House doesn't know if money from China influenced the organization's decision-making, "but there are very few explanations for the way the WHO has conducted itself."
U.N. Ambassador Says Inaction By WHO, China Would Be 'Unforgiveable'
Kelly Craft, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., defended President Trump's decision to halt funding for the international health body, and said both Beijing and the WHO must show more accountability.
A Timeline Of Coronavirus Comments From President Trump And WHO
How did the president respond to key moments during the pandemic? And how did representatives of the World Health Organization respond during the same period?
Trump And WHO: How Much Does The U.S. Give? What's The Impact Of A Halt In Funding?
Citing undue influence from China on the World Health Organization among other reasons, the president has said he wants to suspend U.S. funding for the global agency pending a review.
WHO Sets 6 Conditions For Ending A Coronavirus Lockdown
The easing of shutdowns is a hot topic, as economic output is now stalled in many countries – including the U.S. But ending a shutdown too soon could backfire, the World Health Organization says.