California will become the first U.S. state to join the World Health Organization's global outbreak response network. This decision comes after the Trump administration's move to withdraw Washington from the organization. The network, comprising over 360 technical institutions, responds to public health emergencies by deploying staff and resources to affected countries. On Thursday, Washington officially withdrew from the agency, stating that its decision reflects... The network has also handled major public health events, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
