The U.S. government has officially rejected the World Health Organization’s proposed new regulations aimed at strengthening the global response to future pandemics.

The United States has declined to adopt new pandemic response measures proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO). According to officials, the proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) would compromise national sovereignty and could open the door to global surveillance mechanisms that infringe on privacy and individual freedoms.

The WHO aimed to establish a more coordinated global response to future pandemics, including standardized data sharing, vaccine distribution, and emergency declarations. However, U.S. representatives argue that such measures grant excessive powers to international bodies at the expense of national decision-making.

Critics of the WHO’s proposals, including several U.S. lawmakers and civil rights organizations, warn that centralized health governance could lead to overreach, misuse of health data, and restrictions on personal liberties.

This decision reflects growing skepticism among nations about ceding control over health policies to global institutions, especially after contentious debates surrounding the handling of COVID-19.

Summary:
The United States rejects new WHO pandemic response regulations, citing threats to national sovereignty and concerns over potential global surveillance.

Keywords:
United States, WHO, pandemic response, sovereignty, global surveillance, International Health Regulations, civil liberties.