Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the formal withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) as of January 22, 2026, following the submission of a withdrawal application one year prior [1]. Group 1 - The United States officially submitted its application to withdraw from the WHO on January 20, 2025, and the formal exit is effective one year later [1]. - The WHO spokesperson, Lindmeier, stated that while the U.S. has the right to withdraw, it must first settle all outstanding dues, which currently amount to approximately $260 million for the years 2024 and 2025 [1]. - The issue of the U.S. unpaid dues has been added to the agenda for the upcoming WHO Executive Committee meeting [1].