President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) raises significant concerns about global health security. Even a temporary withdrawal could be highly disruptive, potentially resulting in severe consequences should another pandemic emerge.
Despite these challenges, the WHO remains an essential platform for global health cooperation. The US withdrawal not only creates a leadership and funding gap but also presents an opportunity for other nations to step forward. Countries like Singapore, small yet strategically positioned, can play a pivotal role in stabilizing global health governance by leveraging their expertise in public health, governance, and biomedical research.
How can ASEAN and other regional players strengthen health security in the wake of the US withdrawal from the WHO?
Hear from Prof Hsu Li Yang as he discusses how this gap in global health leadership could be transformed into an opportunity for countries to enhance regional health initiatives and strengthen global health governance.