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The U.S. is leaving the WHO. But like most breakups, the details are complicated

By Gabrielle Emanuel
Published January 22, 2026 at 4:44 AM EST

The U.S.'s break from the World Health Organization is almost finalized. But the details of the breakup are complicated - as are the post-divorce dynamics.

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