Dr. Ronald G. Nahass, president of ID Care and of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), has been quoted widely in national and international coverage following the United States’ official withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Dr. Nahass has described the decision as “shortsighted and misguided” and “scientifically reckless,” emphasizing that global cooperation on health surveillance and outbreak response remains essential because infectious diseases do not respect borders.
His statements appear across major outlets including The Washington Post, ABC News and the IDSA’s official news release, where he underscored concerns about the loss of U.S. participation in vital programs like global flu surveillance and the sharing of data critical for vaccine development.
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