Thanks to decades of strong partnership, the United States plays a critical role in supporting WHO to protect and improve the health of Americans and people around the world.
The United States is a strong advocate for global health security. An example is the fight against polio, where the country is a key partner in WHO-led disease eradication efforts, which protects Americans and communities around the world from a resurgence of this preventable disease. The strong U.S.-WHO partnership for global health security supports other countries to improve their capacity in key health security areas. Likewise, the United States has played a critical role in providing life-saving humanitarian assistance to communities devastated by conflict, natural disasters, and disease outbreaks.
In partnership with the United States, WHO is promoting innovation in health surveillance and biological laboratory security to address emerging threats. By improving monitoring and responses, WHO and the United States are working together to strengthen global resilience to health and security risks.
The United States has also been a strong supporter of reforming and transforming the WHO, and enhancing efficiency to ensure that the WHO is better equipped to address global health challenges. This commitment includes leveraging local resources and expertise from the United States to enhance capacity building in other countries and help build resilient health systems capable of withstanding future health threats.
Globally, the United States maintains a strong presence in WHO collaborating centers, providing expertise in areas such as cancer, mental health, nutrition, and chronic disease management, strengthening its commitment to global health leadership.
