Argentina says it will withdraw from World Health Organisation, echoing Trump

Argentina’s President Javier Milei arrives to speak at Mar-a-Lago in November 2024 Picture: Alex Brandon/PA

President Javier Milei has ordered Argentina’s withdrawal from the World Health Organisation over “profound differences” with the UN agency, a presidential spokesman said.

Mr Milei’s move echoes that of his ally, US President Donald Trump, who began the process of pulling the US out of the WHO with an executive order on his first day back in office on January 21.