WHO regrets U.S. decision to withdraw from organization

Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday, said the organisation regretted the decision of the United States to withdraw from it.

Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO).

The statement read: “the World Health Organization regrets the announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the Organization.

“The organization hopes that Washington will change its decision.

“We hope the United States will reconsider and we look forward to engaging in constructive dialogue to maintain the partnership between the USA and WHO, for the benefit of the health and well-being of millions of people around the globe.’’