The U.S. must reconsider its decision to reject amendments to a global health treaty

The U.S. must reconsider its decision to reject amendments to a global health treaty

Undermining the International Health Regulation amendments puts U.S. health at risk, writes former Biden official Stephanie Psaki.

RFK Jr., HHS Wrong About WHO Power Under Updated Global Health Regulations

In justifying the United States' rejection of updates to global health regulations, the Department of Health and Human Services and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. falsely claimed that the policy would give the World Health Organization the ability to "order global lockdowns" or "travel restrictions" in response to a pandemic. Experts told us that is "entirely untrue" and "clearly" incorrect.

'Defining Moment in Human History': U.S. Rejects WHO's International Health Regulation Amendments

Originally published on THE DEFENDER Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said today the U.S. would not agree to sign over authority in health emergencies “to an unelected international organization that could order lockdowns, travel restrictions or any other measures that it sees fit.” The amendments take effect for all signatories July 19. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of State Marco Rubio today announced that the U.S.…