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To: Trump administration
Rejoin the World Health Organization!
Three people have died from hantavirus after an outbreak of the severe disease on a cruise ship, and several more cases have been confirmed.
Eighteen American passengers are currently being monitored for the disease, which has a 42-day incubation period.
And while the threat to the public remains low, this outbreak demonstrates how critical it is for the United States to work hand in hand with other countries through the World Health Organization (WHO)—which Trump recklessly withdrew us from earlier this year.
Tell the Trump administration: Keep Americans safe—rejoin the WHO now!
Why is this important?
The WHO is responsible for coordinating international health efforts and plays a critical role during outbreaks of deadly diseases like hantavirus. A handful of people have tested positive for the disease in France, Spain, Switzerland, and the United States, demonstrating the need for nations to work together.
But earlier this year, Trump formally withdrew the United States from the WHO, terminating all funding to the body, removing all embedded personnel, and ending participation in WHO-sponsored committees, leadership bodies, governance structures, and technical working groups.
While the Trump administration tries to provide a patchwork approach to global health, Americans are left vulnerable without the broad network of monitoring and support provided by the WHO. And during an outbreak, the stakes are higher than ever.
Sign the petition now calling on the Trump administration to rejoin the World Health Organization!