Government says international cooperation will continue despite departure from global health body.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
Argentina has officially completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, concluding a process initiated one year earlier and marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to global health governance.
The decision was confirmed by Argentine officials, who said the move was carried out in accordance with international treaty procedures. According to reporting by Euronews, Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno stated that the withdrawal became effective one year after formal notification was submitted to the United Nations on March 17, 2025.
Officials said the action aligns with provisions under the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, which governs the process for exiting international agreements.
The government framed the withdrawal as part of a broader effort to maintain what it described as “health sovereignty.” Despite leaving the organization, Argentine authorities said the country will continue to engage in international health cooperation through bilateral and regional agreements.
The move fulfills a campaign commitment by President Javier Milei, who had previously expressed strong criticism of the World Health Organization’s policies, particularly in relation to its role during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posts circulating on social media also highlighted the announcement, including a statement describing Argentina’s withdrawal and another post referencing the decision.
Argentine officials said the country will continue to pursue international partnerships in health without participation in the WHO framework.
The withdrawal places Argentina among a limited number of countries to formally exit the organization, reflecting broader debates over the role of international institutions in national policy decisions.
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