Argentina says it will pull out of World Health Organization
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Argentina Withdraws From World Health Organization
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Above: Javier Milei addresses the audience during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos on Jan. 23, 2025. Image copyright: Fabrice Coffrini/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Facts
Argentina's Pres. Javier Milei has instructed Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein to withdraw the country from the World Health Organization (WHO), presidential spokesman Manuel Adorni said on Wednesday.
Argentina's decision stems from "deep differences" regarding health management during the pandemic, with officials claiming that WHO guidelines led to what they describe as the longest lockdown in human history.
Adorni said that Argentina doesn't receive WHO funding for health care management, asserting that the withdrawal would give the country "greater flexibility to implement policies adopted in the context of interests that Argentina requires, as well as greater availability of resources."
The Spin
Right narrative
The WHO's management during COVID demonstrated clear political and financial influence from certain countries and promoted endless lockdowns without sound scientific evidence. Argentina will not allow international meddling in its sovereignty, internal affairs, or health management.
Left narrative
The WHO is a crucial coordinator of global health responses, providing life-saving treatments and coordinating international efforts against diseases. Argentina's move will disturb the alignment of global health policy and WHO's role of protecting the health and security of the world's people.
