Global Health Funding Cuts

US Cuts Global Health Funding: Millions at Risk

The U.S. termination of funding for global polio, HIV, malaria, and nutrition programs is a deeply troubling decision with potentially catastrophic consequences. This isn’t simply a matter of budgetary constraints; the amount “saved” by ending these programs pales in comparison to the billions spent on other initiatives, particularly those benefiting already wealthy individuals and corporations. The rationale behind such cuts seems to prioritize short-term gains for a select few over long-term global health and stability.

This action directly jeopardizes millions of lives reliant on these vital programs. HIV treatment programs serving countless individuals are abruptly shuttered, leaving people vulnerable to a devastating illness.… Continue reading