California Becomes First State to Join WHO’s Global Outbreak Response Network After US Exit California has become the first US state to join the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN). Governor Gavin Newsom announced the partnership following the United States’ withdrawal from the WHO. Newsom criticized the withdrawal as reckless and detrimental to Americans, stating California’s commitment to global public health preparedness.

• California is the first US state to join the WHO’s GOARN.
• Governor Gavin Newsom announced the partnership.
• This move follows the United States’ withdrawal from the WHO.
• Newsom criticized the US withdrawal as a reckless decision.
• California aims to remain at the forefront of public health preparedness.