The View From Asia

America's withdrawal from WHO doesn't bode well

Asia News Network commentators share their concerns about the work of the World Health Organisation with America deciding to withdraw. Here are excerpts.

The US contributes to about 16 per cent of the WHO budget. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
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The Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on July 19, 2020, with the headline America's withdrawal from WHO doesn't bode well . Subscribe