U. S. Government Rejects WHO Health Regulations
- U. S. government has refused new international health regulations from the WHO.
- The WHO's 2024 amendments to International Health Regulations would expand its powers.
- Amendments were set to become binding unless rejected by Saturday.
- Proposed powers included ordering global lockdowns and travel restrictions for public health risks.
Reasons for Rejection
- U. S. State Department and Health and Human Services argue amendments give undue influence to WHO.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentions vague terminology in amendments risking political responses.
- Emphasis on prioritizing American interests, rejecting policies that infringe on rights and liberties.
Concerns Over Information Control
- Amendments advised countries to control public health information.
- Required adoption of digital health documents.
- HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. highlighted risks of political influence and censorship.
Reactions
- Several Republican lawmakers supported the rejection.
- President Trump had previously withdrawn the U. S. from the WHO, but amendments would apply unless rejected.
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