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US terminates relationship with WHO

By ANI | Updated: May 30, 2020 00:50 IST

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) announced that his country is terminating its relationship with the World Health Organisation (WHO).

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US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) announced that his country is terminating its relationship with the World Health Orgsation (WHO).

"China has total control over WHO despite only paying USD40 million a year compared to what US has been paying which is approx USD 450 million a year," Trump said.

"Because they have failed to make requested and needed reforms today we will be terminating our relationship with WHO," Trump said addressing reporters here.

He further said US will be redirecting funds intended for WHO to other orgsation working on public health needs.

( With inputs from ANI )

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