Donald Trump’s team is making bold plans for his return to the White House, including a move that could send shockwaves through global health. According to a report by the Financial Times, Trump’s transition team wants the US to leave the World Health Organization (WHO) on January 20, the very day he takes office.

Why such a dramatic move? It’s all about symbolism. In 2021, President Joe Biden rejoined the WHO on his first day in office, reversing Trump’s earlier withdrawal attempt. Now,...