WHO asks U.S. to resume aid funding

The United States' pause on foreign aid contributions is having a serious impact on global health, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.

He urged the U.S. to consider resuming aid funding until solutions can be found.

"There are actions that the U.S. government is taking... which we're concerned are having a serious impact on global health," Ghebreyesus said.

According to the WHO chief, clinics are shuttered and health workers have been put on leave.

"We ask the US to consider continuing its funding at least until solutions can be found," Tedros said.