The World Health Organization was founded in 1948 and is a specialized agency of the United Nations whose main objective is “the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.” The organization provides technical assistance to countries, sets international health standards and guidelines, and collects data on global health issues through the World Health Survey. The WHO has led global public health efforts including the development of an Ebola Vaccine and the near-eradication of polio and smallpox. The organization is run by a decision-making body composed of representatives from 194 countries. It is funded by voluntary contributions from member countries and private donors. In 2018 and 2019 the WHO had a $5 billion budget and the leading contributors were the United States (15%) , the EU (11%) and the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation (9%). Supporters of the WHO argue that cutting funding will hamper the international fight against the Covid-19 pandemic and sap the U.S. of global influence.
@9XNBZMQLibertarian2 days
No, the US should withdraw from the WHO instead
@McKaylie-BoydDemocrat3 days
Yes, but only donate a reasonable amount
Yes, as long as it is not influenced by China.
Yes, and increase funding for curing diseases and legalize stemcell research
No, it has proven itself to be a tool of the Chinese Communist Party
Yes, but focus more on national and local programs
Yes, but slightly decrease the amount.
yes, but give them less power
Only to disabled or elder
Yes as the WHO is what informs the World about viruses, diseases, and gives us recommendations for it. Highly recommend it!!
Yes, and fund national and local programs.
America lives on earth it is important to our security that the earth remain healthy.
I do not have enough information to form an opinion.
funding should be give, however with a contraceptive caveat.
Yes, but decrease the amount and fund more national and local programs instead
No, the US should form a new WHO with other free nations which will hold China accountable for causing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yes, but decrease the amount funded and use that amount to fund national and local problems.
Yes, the amount should be relative to the population
I don't have enough information to provide a opinion
Yes, but only after confirming that the WHO did NOT help China cover up its role in the Covid-19 pandemic.
Who is full of lies, lies i tell you... lies
No, the government does not need to fund any unnecessary programs.
Yes, but only enough money where they feel it is effective, not too much to the point where it becomes a waste.
The WHO needs to be reformed and may need to be wholly replaced but we need some form of global cooperation for the eradication of contagious and deadly diseases all across the planet.
yes but they should be accountable for their act of cover-up.
I feel that I do not know enough about this topic to contribute an answer.
No, the government can contribute but finance should be independent
Yes, but but ensure that national and local programs are not neglected.
I don’t have enough information to form an opinion on this.
Yes, but keep funding at current levels with regular reassessment if it’s merit and benefit to the United States.
yes, but it shouldn't affect any research
I don't have an opinion at this time.
In theory, absolutely. But in light of recent events, once this pandemic is over there needs to be a commission and study like we did after 9/11. From there, we can reevaluate and move forward, but only once the pandemic is over.
No, it is controlled by China.
Fund, no. Assist, yes
I do not fully understand, so I won't say one way or another
Yes, because not funding it has meant the US is the only wealthy country bungling its COVID response. Shameful.
I know nothing about this subject
Yes, and they should also be required to follow WHO standards.
I would need more reliable and resourceful information to make an educated opinion.
Yes! #45 just took the US out of the WHO . The US should be in the WHO. The WHO is comprised of smart, caring countries who are concerned with world/ national health issues . Countries in the WHO are currently working on a COVID vaccine. We are missing out by not being a member of the WHO.
No, an organization like that is very important, but the WHO has been proven to be corrupt.
fund them but have independent docters to
No, and we should leave the UN altogether.
Yes Increase funding to cure diseases
Increase funding to cure diseases
Not supportive of WHO specifically
Not really sure about this
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