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We would welcome constructive dialogue to preserve and strengthen the historic relationship between WHO and the USA that helped bring significant impacts like the eradication of smallpox,
Tedros said, according to a WHO transcript of his speech We regret the decision and we hope the US will reconsider,
Tedros told the opening of the WHO's executive board meeting Of course, more people are contacting us... We don’t have plans of stepping in, of filling gaps,
Konradsen said in an interview last week, when asked who could step in as governments rein in global health spending Chronic diseases are simply breaking the bank,
The roof is on fire, and we need to stop the fire as soon as possible.”
A German envoy, Bjorn Kummel, warned How much worse remains to be seen,
The U.S. is leaving a community of nations. It’s essentially breaking up with you.”
Ryan told WHO member countries We continue to give them information because they need it,
Tedros said, urging member countries to contact U.S officials What concrete functions of WHO will collapse if the funding of the U.S. is not existent anymore?”