Illinois joins WHO network after Trump pulls US out of global health body
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Following the US withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2025, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced that the state will join the WHO's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN). The move aims to ensure Illinois has access to global early-warning alerts, outbreak intelligence, and technical collaboration during public health emergencies. Pritzker criticized Donald Trump's withdrawal from the WHO, stating it undermined science and weakened the nation's ability to respond to global health threats. As a GOARN member, Illinois will participate in international training programs and best-practice exchanges. The US withdrawal from the WHO, its largest donor, resulted in significant workforce reductions for the global health body.
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