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The transcript discusses President Trump's decision to suspend US funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) pending an investigation into its handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Trump has criticized the WHO for not acting swiftly enough when the virus first emerged in China. The United Nations Secretary-General supports the WHO, emphasizing its importance in combating COVID-19. Additionally, Trump has initiated a national ventilator sharing program to allocate unused ventilators to hospitals in need, with over 60,000 devices available across the US.

What action did President Trump take regarding the World Health Organization that prompted global leaders to respond?

• Increased funding to WHO

• Suspended US funding to WHO

• Joined WHO as a member

• Appointed a new WHO director

Why did President Trump criticize the World Health Organization?

• For not collaborating with the UN

• For not supporting US healthcare

• For not slowing the virus spread in China

• For not providing enough vaccines

What is the purpose of the national ventilator sharing program launched by President Trump?

• To sell ventilators to other countries

• To lend unused ventilators to hospitals in need

• To manufacture new ventilators

• To train healthcare workers on ventilator use

Which organization reported the availability of over 60,000 unused ventilators in US hospitals?

• United Nations

• American Hospital Association

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• World Health Organization

Who provided the health headlines featured in the news segment?

• World Health Organization

• Kaiser Health News

• American Hospital Association

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention