In a time of intensifying geopolitical rivalries and constrained fiscal environments, global health governance stands at a critical juncture.
Declining development aid and the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) signal deeper fractures within existing global health architecture. These political shifts directly impact health financing, preparedness systems, equitable access to medical countermeasures, and overall health security worldwide.
Prof Teo Yik Ying shares on the demand for a recalibrated multi-level approach in the path forward to maintain strong global leadership, strengthen regional cooperation and reinforce accountable, resilient national health systems.
The article was first published on The Business Times on Mar 3, 2026.
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