NYC Joins WHO’s Global Outbreak Response Network Amidst Federal Withdrawal
New York City’s Health Department has officially joined the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN). The move follows President Trump’s withdrawal of the U.S. from the WHO.
- GOARN: A network of over 360 institutions providing resources for public health emergencies.
- States Follow Suit: California and Illinois are also set to join the network.
- NYC Perspective: Acting Health Commissioner Michelle Morse emphasized the importance of global collaboration in combating infectious diseases.
- US Departure: The U.S. formally left the WHO after completing a one-year waiting period following an executive order that Trump signed in January 2025.