Argentina Withdraws from World Health Organization
Analysis based on 19 articles · First reported Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated Mar 21, 2026
Argentina's withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) could lead to increased uncertainty in global health cooperation and potentially impact the country's access to international health resources. This move, following the United States' similar action, signals a broader trend of nations prioritizing national sovereignty over multilateral health governance.
Argentina has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 17, one year after President Javier Milei's administration issued formal notification. This decision aligns with Milei's strong criticism of the WHO's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, which he described as 'the greatest experiment in social control in history.' Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno confirmed that Argentina will now focus on bilateral agreements and regional forums for international health cooperation, preserving its sovereignty. This move mirrors a similar withdrawal by the United States under former President Donald Trump, who also expressed concerns about the WHO. The WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has disputed the rationale behind these withdrawals, stating they make the world less safe. The withdrawal has sparked debate within Argentina, with some experts calling it an 'aberration' from a public health perspective.
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