Amsterdam, June 6th, 2025 – Donald Trump and Javier Milei have taken a bold step by withdrawing their nations—the United States and Argentina—from the World Health Organization (WHO) and working toward the creation of an alternative international health system. Their vision is to establish a health organization that prioritizes scientific integrity, transparency, and national sovereignty, free from political influence and bureaucratic inefficiencies.
The Vision for a New Health Organization
Both leaders have criticized the WHO for its handling of global health crises, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic, arguing that its policies were driven by political interests rather than solid scientific evidence. Their proposed alternative aims to ensure that health decisions are based on rigorous research and that individual nations retain control over their healthcare policies.
Health Minister Mario Lugones meets US Health chief Robert F Kennedy.
Key Plans and Initiatives
Stricter Testing for Medicines and Vaccines: Argentina has announced plans to require vaccine trials with placebo groups to ensure safety and efficacy.
Food Safety and Chronic Disease Prevention: The new health framework will focus on eliminating harmful additives in food and rethinking approaches to chronic diseases.
Greater Transparency: The organization will emphasize open access to health data and decision-making processes to rebuild public trust.
National Sovereignty in Health Policies: Countries will have more autonomy in determining their health strategies without external mandates.
Potential Benefits for Citizens
If successful, this initiative could lead to more reliable health policies, better oversight of medical treatments, and increased accountability in global health governance. Citizens may benefit from improved food safety regulations, more rigorous vaccine testing, and a healthcare system that prioritizes scientific evidence over political agendas.
While the project is still in its early stages, Trump and Milei’s collaboration signals a significant shift in global health governance. Whether other nations will follow suit remains to be seen, but their initiative is already sparking discussions about the future of international health policy.
