The Trump administration has finalized the United States’ exit from the World Health Organization (WHO), ending the country’s participation in the global health body.

Administration officials said the decision follows long-standing concerns over the organization’s handling of global health crises, its relationship with China, and what they described as a lack of accountability and transparency.

The move ends U.S. financial contributions to the WHO and represents a shift toward prioritizing national sovereignty in public health decisions. Supporters argue the withdrawal ensures American tax dollars are no longer sent to an international organization they believe failed to act independently during critical global events.

Officials said the United States will continue to address global health threats through direct partnerships and bilateral agreements, rather than through the WHO framework.