WHO faces funding crisis after U.S. withdrawal
米国離脱によりWHOが財政危機に直面
更新日: 2026年9月18日 00:30
On January 22, 2026, the United States officially ended its long-standing membership with the World Health Organization (WHO), a move initiated by President Donald Trump via Executive Order 14155.
2026年1月22日、米国は正式に世界保健機関（WHO）との長年にわたる加盟関係を終了させた。
The U.S. government justified the withdrawal by citing concerns over the organization's governance, alleged mismanagement during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the belief that the U.S. carried an unfair financial burden.
この離脱は、1948年に始まった関係の終焉を意味する。
This withdrawal has triggered a severe financial crisis for the agency, leading to a significant budget reduction and the elimination of nearly 3,000 staff positions.
WHOの最大の資金提供者として、米国はその資金の約12～15%を拠出していた。
While individual American scientists continue to contribute in technical capacities, the lack of formal U.S. involvement represents a major shift in global health governance, leaving experts concerned about the world's ability to effectively respond to future health emergencies.
関係を断つことで、米国は世界的な疾病監視や緊急事態への備えに空白を生み出した。
