WorksheetsGlobal Health: U.S. & WHO Withdrawal
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What action did President Trump take on his inauguration day related to the WHO?
He increased U.S. funding to WHO
He signed an executive order to withdraw from WHO
He requested reforms from WHO leadership
He delayed the U.S. membership decision
This was President Trump’s ______ attempt to withdraw the U.S. from WHO.
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Who reversed Trump’s first withdrawal attempt in 2020?
Congress
The Supreme Court
President Biden
The State Department
According to the article, how much notice must the U.S. give before leaving WHO?
Six months
One year
Two years
Immediate notice
What date is cited as the potential official withdrawal date?
January 1
January 20
January 22
February 1
Besides giving notice, what is the second requirement for the U.S. to leave WHO?
Congressional approval
United Nations approval
Payment of all outstanding dues
Approval from other member states
How much does the U.S. owe WHO for the 2024–2025 period?
$178 million
$200 million
$250 million
$278 million
What is the U.S. government’s position on paying the outstanding dues?
It plans to pay after withdrawal
It is negotiating a reduced amount
It will not make any payments
It has already paid
Which agency provided the statement refusing payment to NPR?
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Defense
The White House
The State Department
Lawrence Gostin describes the situation as:
A peaceful transition
A financial dispute
A public and messy divorce
A temporary separation
How many member nations does the WHO have?
150
175
193
194
According to WHO’s constitution, member nations:
May withdraw freely
May withdraw with approval
Cannot withdraw
Can withdraw after paying dues
Why did WHO’s founders not include a withdrawal clause?
It was an oversight
They wanted financial security
They believed universal participation made the world safer
They expected nations to leave frequently
What makes the U.S. unique among WHO members?
It is the largest donor
It hosts WHO headquarters
It reserved the right to withdraw in 1948
It joined after all other members
Gostin says leaving WHO without paying dues is:
Legal but unethical
Unlawful
Common practice
Encouraged
Why does Gostin believe the president can still withdraw?
Congress supports the move
WHO allows exceptions
There is no pending litigation or congressional action
The courts approved it
Who stated that WHO opinions do not constrain U.S. actions?
WHO Director-General
Lawrence Gostin
Steven Solomon
The State Department
Brett Schaefer argues the U.S. has the right to leave because it is:
A founding member
A sovereign country
The largest donor
A permanent UN member
Who decides whether the U.S. withdrawal becomes effective?
The U.S. Congress
The International Court of Justice
WHO member states
The WHO Director-General alone
When is this issue expected to be discussed by WHO leadership?
January and March
February and May
April and June
May and August
What does WHO Director-General Tedros emphasize is more important than money?
Politics
Influence
Cooperation
Reputation
Tedros describes the U.S. withdrawal as a:
Necessary correction
Win-win situation
Lose-lose situation
Financial adjustment
Despite the pending withdrawal, WHO has allowed the U.S. to:
Vote in WHO elections
Lead WHO committees
Participate in certain scientific meetings
Avoid paying dues
Which U.S. agency traditionally plays a major role in flu strain meetings?
NIH
FDA
CDC
FEMA
Gostin worries the U.S. may lose access to which critical network?
Global Cancer Registry
WHO Influenza Surveillance Network
UN Climate Monitoring System
World Vaccine Fund
Losing access to disease surveillance could result in:
Faster vaccine development
Earlier outbreak notifications
Slower detection of outbreaks
Reduced global travel
Dr. Gavin Yamey describes the withdrawal as:
Routine
Strategic
Genuinely a tragedy
Long overdue
Schaefer notes the U.S. remains engaged in global health through:
NATO
WHO regional offices
Other UN agencies like UNICEF
Private corporations
Schaefer believes blocking U.S. participation after withdrawal would be:
Necessary
Strategic
Unavoidable
Petty
According to the State Department, after withdrawal the U.S. will:
Continue full WHO participation
Lead global health initiatives independently
Participate only in withdrawal-related functions
Rejoin within one year
