The US will leave the World Health Organisation (WHO) next July.
The WHO received formal notification of the decision by US President Donald Trump more than a month ago, which requires a year's notice before complete withdrawal.
The US will depart the who, on 6 July 2021, and under the terms of the withdrawal it must meet its' financial obligations to the WHO before the exit can be finalised.
The US may return as a member of the WHO and Joe Biden has promised to reverse Donald Trump's decision if he is selected as president.