MedTech World “President Trump’s Return: Implications for the MedTech Industry”

President Donald Trump’s second tenure in the White House has brought with it a wave of executive orders that are poised to influence U.S. policy across numerous sectors, including MedTech. Among the most significant actions is the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). This decision, citing dissatisfaction with the organization’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, failure to adopt reforms, and perceived political bias, halts all U.S. government funding and resources directed to the WHO.

It also reassigned U.S. personnel previously working with the organization and called for identifying alternative partners for global health initiatives. Furthermore, this withdrawal bars the United States from participating in negotiations on the WHO Pandemic Agreement and amendments to the International Health Regulations. This move could disrupt global health collaborations and present challenges for MedTech companies operating internationally or relying on WHO-guided policies.

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