Multilateral Health Institutions

U.S. bilateral programs and international institutions play a key role in combating infectious disease and promoting family planning, maternal and child health, and immunizations. CSIS researches the effectiveness of these institutions following the cutting of USAID funding and their evolving place in the global aid landscape.

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Photo: FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images

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The Future of the WHO—and How the United States Can Shape It

The United States will officially end its relationship with the World Health Organization on January 22, 2026. But this break potentially opens the way for the next phase of reform. A smart transition back into U.S. membership is a path that will advance U.S. interests.

Commentary by J. Stephen Morrison and Paul Friedrichs — January 20, 2026

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