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United States Rejects 2024 International Health Regulations Amendments by World Health Organization

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The United States has formally rejected the 2024 International Health Regulations (IHR) Amendments proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO), citing concerns over global lockdowns, travel restrictions, and censorship. US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Secretary of State Marco Rubio argue that the amendments are vague and broad, risking WHO-coordinated international responses that focus on political issues rather than public health. The proposed amendments would give the WHO the ability to order global measures in response to 'potential public health risks,' which the US sees as a threat to civil liberties and sovereignty.

Key Takeaways:

  • The United States has formally rejected the 2024 International Health Regulations (IHR) Amendments proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO).
  • The amendments would give the WHO the ability to order global lockdowns, travel restrictions, or any other measures in response to "potential public health risks."
  • US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Secretary of State Marco Rubio argue that the amendments are vague and broad, risking WHO-coordinated international responses that focus on political issues rather than public health.
  • The US sees the amendments as a threat to civil liberties and sovereignty.
  • The World Health Assembly (WHA) adopted the revised International Health Regulations on June 1, 2024, through a rushed process lacking sufficient debate and public input.
  • Senator Ron Johnson supports the Trump administration's decision to reject the IHR amendments, citing the WHO's incompetence and corruption during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Congressman Tom Tiffany applauds the Trump administration for rejecting the WHO's amendments, stating that America's public health policy belongs to the American people.
  • Congressman Chip Roy supports the US withdrawing from the WHO and defunding the organization, citing their lack of credibility during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Statistics:

  • Unspecified date: The United States withdrew from the World Health Organization (WHO) in [date not specified].
  • June 1, 2024: The World Health Assembly (WHA) adopted the revised International Health Regulations through a rushed process lacking sufficient debate and public input.
  • 2022: Congressman Chip Roy introduced the No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act.
  • 2023: The House passed the No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act.

Sources:

  • [Source 1] WASHINGTON, July 18 -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  • [Source 2] Senator Ron Johnson
  • [Source 3] Congressman Tom Tiffany
  • [Source 4] Congressman Chip Roy
  • [Source 5] U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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