Argentina officially withdraws from World Health Organization, following US

Argentina has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization, making it the second country to do so following the United States' recent departure. President Javier Milei cited the WHO's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic as a reason for the decision. The move reflects growing criticism from right-wing leaders toward the UN health agency's pandemic response and its governance structure. Argentina's withdrawal, like the US exit, signals a broader challenge to multilateral health institutions and could embolden other nations to reconsider their WHO membership. The withdrawals underscore deepening skepticism among some governments about the organization's autonomy and decision-making process.