WHO chief 'regrets' US decision to pull funding

The logo and building of the World Health Organization HQ in Geneva, Switzerland (AAP)

The logo and building of the World Health Organization HQ in Geneva, Switzerland (AAP) Source: Keystone

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US President Donald Trump's move to halt funding to the World Health Organisation over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted condemnation from world leaders.

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