Mumbai, March 20: Argentina has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO) as of March 17, 2025, following accusations of discrimination during the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement was made by Argentina’s Foreign Minister, Pablo Quirno.
The decision to withdraw was communicated through a letter sent to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. President Javier Milei instructed Health Minister Gerardo Werthein to initiate the withdrawal process, citing WHO’s biased policies during the pandemic.
Werthein stated that Argentina will no longer allow any international organization to interfere in its health matters and will cease financial support to WHO. Argentina has been a member of WHO since its establishment in 1948.
This move marks a significant shift in Argentina’s health policy, as the country aims to assert greater control over its health affairs.