Trump Officials Propose More Expensive Replacement for WHO
February 19, 2026 • Google News World
US Officials Propose New Global Health Organization Plan
A group of Trump administration officials have proposed a new global health organization plan that would be more expensive than the current World Health Organization (WHO). The proposal was made after the US withdrew from the WHO in 2020.
The new plan, which has not been officially announced, is reportedly being considered as an alternative to the WHO. According to reports, the plan would have a budget three times larger than the current WHO’s annual budget of around $4 billion.
Details of the proposal are still scarce, but it is believed that the new organization would focus on addressing global health crises and promoting international cooperation in the field of public health. The exact details of the plan, including its funding mechanism and organizational structure, have not been made public.
The US withdrawal from the WHO was announced by President Trump in 2020, citing concerns over the organization’s perceived bias against Western countries. However, critics argued that the move would undermine global efforts to combat pandemics and other health crises.
The new proposal is reportedly being considered as a way to address these concerns while also providing an alternative to the current WHO. However, details of the plan remain unclear, and it is not yet known whether it will be implemented or adopted by other countries.
Source: Google News World