Pennsylvania Medical Society Expresses Concern on Presidential Directive to Withdraw from WHO

As a resolute champion of leveraging science and data to ensure public health and well-being, the Pennsylvania Medical Society is concerned about ramifications of the recent Presidential directive to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO). The data provided by the WHO critically supports global health initiatives, such as aiding the United States in formulating the annual flu vaccine.

The WHO gathers and analyzes data from around the world regarding global health and emerging diseases. This data equips physicians in Pennsylvania with the best available information, ensuring the delivery of the highest quality of health services throughout the Commonwealth. Continued involvement with the WHO is essential for safeguarding public health in Pennsylvania and beyond.