US Rejects WHO Pandemic Amendments

JUL 20·UPDATED JUL 20

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Above: Headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) on January 23, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland. Image copyright: Robert Hradil/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

These WHO amendments threaten American sovereignty by giving unelected international bureaucrats unprecedented power over U.S. health policy. The vague language opens doors to the same management and censorship seen during COVID-19, while forcing America to prioritize global solidarity over protecting its citizens.

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Establishment-critical narrative

The U.S. rejection undermines crucial global health cooperation needed for future pandemics. The amendments explicitly preserve national sovereignty while improving information sharing and ensuring poorer countries aren't left behind during health crises, as happened with COVID-19 vaccine access.

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