Trump's Potential Return: A Threat to Global Health Funding and Disease Prevention
2024-12-19
The New York Times
The United States is the largest contributor to global health aid, providing nearly half of the funding for crucial programs such as childhood vaccination, H.I.V. treatment, and disease surveillance. A potential Trump return to power may exacerbate financial struggles for global health institutions, jeopardizing the progress made in disease prevention and treatment. With the US playing a significant role in global health initiatives, any reduction in aid could have far-reaching consequences, including increased risk of infectious disease outbreaks and decreased access to healthcare. Key global health issues, such as pandemic preparedness and health security, may also be impacted.
