US President Donald Trump says he is “terminating” the relationship between the United States and the World Health Organization (WHO), claiming it failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus pandemic because China has “total control” over the global organisation.
Key points:
- In a letter, Mr Trump had given the WHO 30 days to commit to reforms
- He says the US will redirect WHO funding to “global public health needs”
- Since taking office, Mr Trump has with