The United States has voiced strong opposition to the World Health Organization’s latest proposals aimed at revising global pandemic preparedness and response regulations. US officials argue that the suggested changes could undermine national sovereignty and complicate timely decision-making during health crises. Central to the disagreement is the extent of WHO’s authority to impose binding regulations on member countries, which Washington fears may lead to unrestricted oversight and potentially hamper the agility of domestic responses.

Key areas of contention include:

  • Expanded WHO powers to enforce reporting and data sharing with limited discretion for countries
  • Budgetary and funding mechanisms that may reduce US influence in global health governance
  • Obligations…