The World Health Organization (WHO) will need to “tighten the zone” after the US, the country, which has been the largest contribution to its budget so far, said its general manager Tuesday, Tedros Antanom Gedes.

“We are sorry for the US announcement that they are intended to withdraw (…) hope that they will review their decision and welcome the opportunity to have a constructive dialogue.” With Washington, he noted in closing the eight -day meeting of his Executive Council in Geneva.

“We are acting with a double strategic goal: to mobilize resources and tighten the belt”added Dr. Tent.

US President Donald Trump signed after his swearing -in on January 20th Executive Decree providing for his country to retire from the World Health Organizationwhich he strongly criticized in the past, especially for the way he handled the pandemic of the new crown.

The US had begun procedures for to leave from where during his first term in the presidency (2017-2021), but his successor Joe Biden had put on Finally to them.

“We need to manage new realities after the US announcement that they are withdrawing from WHO,” For his part, the Minister of Health of Barbados pointed out Jerome Walcott, President of the Executive Council of the International Organization.

“Despite the many challenges we are facing, we are united and reached an agreement on 40 decisions and 7 resolutions, with the aim of strengthening our work and improving public health.”he also said.

US decision underlined the need to find safer and reliable funding for the oneas in recent years it has been largely based on voluntary contributions.

The Executive Council recommended that the contributions of the Member States of the International Organization increase by 20% to cover at least half of its budget by 2030, to reduce its dependence on a few large donors.

“This is a powerful signal of your support and a major step towards putting it on a more predictable and lasting financial basis.”said Dr. Tent.

“You said we need to set priorities based on realistic funding. We agree. You said we need to improve effectiveness, enhance supervision and reduce unnecessary costs. We agree »he added.