A health organization created in the wake of World War II to fight disease across the planet is losing its biggest donor, the United States.

The move to exit the WHO is historic and controversial. The U.S. has long been the most generous provider of humanitarian assistance.

Public health experts say the United States’ departure could cripple the WHO’s operations or leave an opening for China to assume greater control over the agency.

Experts have also cautioned that withdrawing from the organization could weaken the world’s defenses against dangerous new outbreaks.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) protects people's health and security worldwide, but Trump has now withdrawn the US' connection to the health organization

Donald Trump accused the UN health agency of mishandling the COVID-19 pandemic and other international health crises

"It's a cataclysmic presidential decision," say experts, referring to President Trump's executive order to pull the country out of WHO

By Patrick Wingrove, Jennifer Rigby and Emma Farge NEW YORK/GENEVA (Reuters) - The United States will leave the World Health Organization, President Donald Trump said on Monday, saying the global health agency had mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic and other international health crises.

The cost-cutting comes after Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the U.N. health agency, accusing it of mishandling the Covid pandemic and other health crises.

GENEVA: The World Health Organization said Friday it was reviewing its priorities in preparation for the withdrawal of its largest donor the US, and stressed that it provides vital services that protect the country from health threats.

It’s a mistake for President Trump to order to the United States to leave the World Health Organization. He should reverse course immediately.