Argentina says it will withdraw from World Health Organization

Manuel Adorni said Argentina’s decision to leave the WHO was driven by significant disagreements over health management, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.


“President (Javier) Milei instructed the foreign minister to withdraw Argentina’s participation in the World Health Organization,” he said.


In a social media post, Milei argued that the WHO's prolonged measures during the pandemic constituted a "crime against humanity."


The move came after US President Donald Trump on Jan. 21 signed an executive order to begin Washington’s exit from the international health body.