ANA Calls on Leaders to Maintain US Participation in WHO
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Shannon McClendon
301-628-5391
shannon.mcclendon@ana.org
Keziah Proctor
301-628-5197
keziah.proctor@ana.org
SILVER SPRING, MD – The following statement is attributable to American Nurses Association (ANA) President Ernest Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN:
"The American Nurses Association urges President Trump to reconsider his decision to terminate the United States’ relationship with the World Health Organization (WHO). This ill-considered action will have far-reaching consequences now and in the future. In April we spoke out against the decision to discontinue funding for WHO. I want to emphasize the importance of cooperation among governments and the scientific and health care communities to halt the spread of the coronavirus and share tools, strategies, and solutions to mitigate its impact. Since it was founded in 1948, WHO has played an essential role in responding to public health crises around the world. Now more than ever, is the time for the U.S. to stand firm and maintain its leadership role in global health. We join with other nursing organizations in strongly urging Congress and the Trump administration to preserve the United States’ participation in WHO."
# # #
The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the premier organization representing the interests of the nation's 4 million registered nurses. ANA advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting a safe and ethical work environment, bolstering the health and wellness of nurses, and advocating on health care issues that affect nurses and the public. ANA is at the forefront of improving the quality of health care for all. For more information, visit www.nursingworld.org.
For high-resolution images of the ANA logo or photos of ANA leadership, please click here.