JOHANNESBURG - The World Health Organization is hoping the US will reconsider its intent to withdraw from the body.
President Donald Trump signed a raft of executive orders, including one to withdraw from the WHO.
He says the US pays it too much and accused it of conspiring with China to hide the origin of Covid-19.
Trump began withdrawing from the organisation during his first term in 2020.
That process was halted by former President Joe Biden.
We discuss the impact of Trump's move with UCT Public Health specialist, Leslie London.