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"Pointed Cruelty": A Former USAID Worker on Cuts, Life After Layoffs, and Trump's First 100 Days - Washingtonian

The abrupt halt of foreign aid by the Trump administration caused chaos and disrupted the mission of USAID.

Online Community Development

Trump Administration Is Eliminating USAID's Entire International Workforce

The Trump administration is consolidating all foreign assistance programs under the State Department, dismantling USAID and affecting millions in need.

fromIrish Independent

Poorest people will be devastated by Trump administration cuts to USAid funding, Irish workers warn

The US cuts to USAid funding will severely impact global health and development programs.

fromThe Atlantic

The Diseases Are Coming

The Trump administration's cuts to health programs threaten U.S. outbreak preparedness and global health leadership.

Rubio announces that 83% of USAID contracts will be canceled

The Trump administration canceled 83% of U.S. foreign aid contracts, reflecting a major shift in governmental priorities.

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

Could polio be poised for a comeback?

Polio eradication efforts face challenges as funding cuts raise concerns about possible resurgence in cases, particularly in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Washington DC

"Pointed Cruelty": A Former USAID Worker on Cuts, Life After Layoffs, and Trump's First 100 Days - Washingtonian

The abrupt halt of foreign aid by the Trump administration caused chaos and disrupted the mission of USAID.

Trump Administration Is Eliminating USAID's Entire International Workforce

The Trump administration is consolidating all foreign assistance programs under the State Department, dismantling USAID and affecting millions in need.

U.S. records most measles cases in single year since record 2019 wave

The U.S. reported 308 measles cases in 2023, surpassing last year's total and marking a significant outbreak led by Texas and New Mexico.

UK politics

Progress unravelled, and millions left vulnerable: how British aid cuts threaten British health too | Sarah Champion

fromScienceDaily

Public health

Exercise and eat your veggies: Privileged prescriptions like these don't always reduce risk of heart disease

Public health

Bill Gates Will Close Gates Foundation by 2045, Give Fortune to Global Health

Public health

25 million deaths: what could happen if the US ends global health funding

Public health

Trump blew up the global fight against AIDS. Can it recover?

fromCbsnews

U.S. records most measles cases in single year since record 2019 wave

The U.S. reported 308 measles cases in 2023, surpassing last year's total and marking a significant outbreak led by Texas and New Mexico.

UK politics

Progress unravelled, and millions left vulnerable: how British aid cuts threaten British health too | Sarah Champion

Global aid reductions threaten decades of health progress, risking the resurgence of preventable diseases and undermining both humanitarian and national interests.

fromScienceDaily

Exercise and eat your veggies: Privileged prescriptions like these don't always reduce risk of heart disease

Universal heart health recommendations may not be applicable across different income countries, necessitating a tailored approach based on local conditions.

Bill Gates Will Close Gates Foundation by 2045, Give Fortune to Global Health

Bill Gates plans to infuse $200 billion into global health initiatives by 2045, in response to declining funding despite the current global health crisis.

25 million deaths: what could happen if the US ends global health funding

Significant US funding cuts could lead to 25 million deaths globally over the next 15 years, emphasizing the importance of ongoing financial support for health initiatives.

Trump blew up the global fight against AIDS. Can it recover?

US support for global HIV treatment severely decreased, risking millions of lives due to halted programs.

PEPFAR is crucial for global health, financing 70% of the HIV/AIDS response.

UN warns millions more will die from AIDS after US cuts DW 03/24/2025

US funding cuts are expected to lead to over 6 million additional AIDS-related deaths and new infections, reversing decades of progress.

US news

He led George W. Bush's PEPFAR program to stop AIDS. Now he fears for its future

UN warns millions more will die from AIDS after US cuts DW 03/24/2025

US funding cuts are expected to lead to over 6 million additional AIDS-related deaths and new infections, reversing decades of progress.

US news

He led George W. Bush's PEPFAR program to stop AIDS. Now he fears for its future

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fromwww.scientificamerican.com

In Everything Is Tuberculosis, John Green Takes On the Inequities of Infectious Disease

John Green explores tuberculosis's impact on global health and the systemic failures in addressing this curable disease.

US aid cuts could create untreatable TB bug resistant to everything we have'

US aid cuts may lead to new untreatable forms of tuberculosis, according to Dr. Lucica Ditiu of the Stop TB Partnership.

fromBig Think

'Everything is Tuberculosis' author John Green on writing, anxiety, and illness

John Green's 'Everything is Tuberculosis' highlights the ongoing TB crisis and critiques global inaction in addressing preventable deaths.

fromThe Atlantic

Coronavirus

Trump Is Ceding Ground to a Deadly Enemy

Non-profit organizations

NIH grant cuts will axe clinical trials abroad - and could leave thousands without care

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

In Everything Is Tuberculosis, John Green Takes On the Inequities of Infectious Disease

John Green explores tuberculosis's impact on global health and the systemic failures in addressing this curable disease.

US aid cuts could create untreatable TB bug resistant to everything we have'

US aid cuts may lead to new untreatable forms of tuberculosis, according to Dr. Lucica Ditiu of the Stop TB Partnership.

fromBig Think

'Everything is Tuberculosis' author John Green on writing, anxiety, and illness

John Green's 'Everything is Tuberculosis' highlights the ongoing TB crisis and critiques global inaction in addressing preventable deaths.

fromThe Atlantic

Coronavirus

Trump Is Ceding Ground to a Deadly Enemy

Non-profit organizations

NIH grant cuts will axe clinical trials abroad - and could leave thousands without care

Why the U.S. won't sign the WHO's new pandemic response treaty

The first global pandemic agreement was adopted to improve health preparations worldwide, though the U.S. did not participate.

Pandemic preparedness: First Pandemic Treaty adopted DW 05/20/2025

The WHO adopted a historic treaty for pandemic preparedness, focusing on prevention, resource sharing, and equitable health product distribution.

First global pandemic treaty agreed - without the US

Nations have reached a historic accord to strengthen global preparedness and response to pandemics, marking a significant advancement in global health cooperation.

The Pandemic Agreement is a Landmark for Public Health

WHO's new Pandemic Agreement enhances global health preparedness for future pandemics through international collaboration and commitments.

Countries reach landmark deal on tackling future pandemics, WHO says

A landmark agreement on pandemic response was reached by WHO members, emphasizing the importance of multilateralism in global health.

World agrees pandemic accord for tackling outbreaks of disease

Global leaders reached a significant pandemic agreement to enhance future health outbreak responses.

The agreement emphasizes the importance of global cooperation and resilience against pandemics.

fromFast Company

Why the U.S. won't sign the WHO's new pandemic response treaty

The first global pandemic agreement was adopted to improve health preparations worldwide, though the U.S. did not participate.

Pandemic preparedness: First Pandemic Treaty adopted DW 05/20/2025

The WHO adopted a historic treaty for pandemic preparedness, focusing on prevention, resource sharing, and equitable health product distribution.

First global pandemic treaty agreed - without the US

Nations have reached a historic accord to strengthen global preparedness and response to pandemics, marking a significant advancement in global health cooperation.

The Pandemic Agreement is a Landmark for Public Health

WHO's new Pandemic Agreement enhances global health preparedness for future pandemics through international collaboration and commitments.

Countries reach landmark deal on tackling future pandemics, WHO says

A landmark agreement on pandemic response was reached by WHO members, emphasizing the importance of multilateralism in global health.

World agrees pandemic accord for tackling outbreaks of disease

Global leaders reached a significant pandemic agreement to enhance future health outbreak responses.

The agreement emphasizes the importance of global cooperation and resilience against pandemics.

Global Health Education Day Celebrates Mentorship and Collaboration - News Center

The Global Health Education Day emphasized collaboration and innovation in tackling global health challenges amid complex funding issues.

How Foreign Aid Cuts Are Setting the Stage for Disease Outbreaks

Unsecured pathogens in Africa and halted inspections increase global health risks, affecting U.S. safety. Funding cuts hinder critical disease outbreak prevention efforts.

Why Bill Gates is giving away his money faster

The Gates Foundation is committing over $200 billion to global health efforts, focusing on maternal and infant mortality, diseases, and poverty alleviation.

The head of Africa CDC thought news of a U.S. aid freeze must be 'a joke.' Now what?

Kaseya underscores the challenge of navigating aid cuts for African nations, urging adaptive strategies for survival after the U.S. termination of foreign assistance.

NYC parents

Marco Rubio said no one has died due to U.S. aid cuts. This mom disagrees

fromwww.nytimes.com

How Foreign Aid Cuts Are Setting the Stage for Disease Outbreaks

Unsecured pathogens in Africa and halted inspections increase global health risks, affecting U.S. safety. Funding cuts hinder critical disease outbreak prevention efforts.

Why Bill Gates is giving away his money faster

The Gates Foundation is committing over $200 billion to global health efforts, focusing on maternal and infant mortality, diseases, and poverty alleviation.

The head of Africa CDC thought news of a U.S. aid freeze must be 'a joke.' Now what?

Kaseya underscores the challenge of navigating aid cuts for African nations, urging adaptive strategies for survival after the U.S. termination of foreign assistance.

NYC parents

Marco Rubio said no one has died due to U.S. aid cuts. This mom disagrees

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Humanity eradicated smallpox 45 years ago. It's a story worth remembering | Aeon Videos

In his latest work, The Plea, Halloran explores how smallpox went from perhaps the deadliest infectious disease in human history to a fading memory.

philosophy

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More than 1 billion young people will suffer from health problems by 2030

The health of adolescents is at a tipping point, requiring urgent action to address emerging threats and inequalities in care.

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The World

Human rights defender Ruth LÃ³pez arrested in El Salvador raises alarm.

Canada becomes the first G7 nation to adopt small modular nuclear reactors.

WHO approves a new pandemic agreement for global preparedness.

Sonideros symbolize cultural pride and community identity in Mexico City.

#pandemic-preparedness

Pandemics, pathogens and being prepared: why the work to identify emerging threats never stops

Pandemics are becoming more common, and global preparedness is critical for future health threats.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

WHO members adopt a 'pandemic agreement' born out of the disjointed global COVID response

WHO member countries approved a historic agreement to enhance pandemic preparedness and ensure equitable distribution of medical supplies.

WHO members adopt landmark pandemic agreement in US absence

The WHO adopted a binding agreement to enhance global pandemic preparedness.

Absence of U.S. participation raises concerns about treaty effectiveness.

Pandemics, pathogens and being prepared: why the work to identify emerging threats never stops

Pandemics are becoming more common, and global preparedness is critical for future health threats.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

WHO members adopt a 'pandemic agreement' born out of the disjointed global COVID response

WHO member countries approved a historic agreement to enhance pandemic preparedness and ensure equitable distribution of medical supplies.

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WHO members adopt landmark pandemic agreement in US absence

The WHO adopted a binding agreement to enhance global pandemic preparedness.

Absence of U.S. participation raises concerns about treaty effectiveness.

#bill-gates

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Fundraising

Gates Foundation to Spend $200B Before Closing in 2045

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Silicon Valley real estate

Bill Gates Say He Will Give Away 'Virtually All His Wealth' Within 20 Years-Does That Include His $130 Million Mansion?

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Non-profit organizations

Gates Foundation will accelerate spending, wind down by 2045

fromArs Technica

Fundraising

Elon Musk is responsible for "killing the world's poorest children," says Bill Gates

Bill Gates says he will give away 99 percent of his wealth by 2045

Bill Gates criticizes Elon Musk for advocating cuts to U.S. assistance for impoverished countries, emphasizing the negative impact on global health.

fromFast Company

Bill Gates speeds up charitable spending in an updated plan to give away most of his wealth by 2045

Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune in the next 20 years to tackle urgent global issues.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Silicon Valley real estate

Gates Foundation to Spend $200B Before Closing in 2045

Bill Gates plans to ramp up philanthropic efforts before closing his foundation in 2045, aiming to address urgent global health and poverty issues.

fromSFGATE

Bill Gates Say He Will Give Away 'Virtually All His Wealth' Within 20 Years-Does That Include His $130 Million Mansion?

Bill Gates plans to disband the Gates Foundation in 20 years to donate nearly all his wealth.

He intends to focus on urgent global issues without a legacy mindset.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Gates Foundation will accelerate spending, wind down by 2045

Bill Gates announces a plan to accelerate the Gates Foundation's spending and sunset operations by 2045.

fromArs Technica

Elon Musk is responsible for "killing the world's poorest children," says Bill Gates

Bill Gates criticizes Elon Musk for potentially harming global health through cuts to US development assistance.

Bill Gates says he will give away 99 percent of his wealth by 2045

Bill Gates criticizes Elon Musk for advocating cuts to U.S. assistance for impoverished countries, emphasizing the negative impact on global health.

fromFast Company

Bill Gates speeds up charitable spending in an updated plan to give away most of his wealth by 2045

Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune in the next 20 years to tackle urgent global issues.

TIME Reveals the 2025 TIME100 Health List of the World's Most Influential People in Health

TIME releases its second annual TIME100 Health list, celebrating individuals influencing global health.

fromMail Online

#antimicrobial-resistance

The countries where people 'flourish' the most, revealed

Countries such as Indonesia and Israel are flourishing more than the UK, which ranked 20th in a global survey.

Over three million children died in 2022 due to drug resistance: Study

Over three million children died from antibiotic-resistant infections in 2022, highlighting the urgent need for strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance.

Lack of access to antibiotics is driving spread of superbugs, finds research

Less than 7% of people in poorer countries with severe drug-resistant infections receive necessary antibiotics, fueling suffering and antimicrobial resistance.

Over three million children died in 2022 due to drug resistance: Study

Over three million children died from antibiotic-resistant infections in 2022, highlighting the urgent need for strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance.

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Lack of access to antibiotics is driving spread of superbugs, finds research

Less than 7% of people in poorer countries with severe drug-resistant infections receive necessary antibiotics, fueling suffering and antimicrobial resistance.

#trump-administration

HIV and AIDS deaths could increase globally amid US aid freeze, UN says

US foreign aid cuts could lead to a significant increase in HIV infections and deaths globally.

US news

What 100 Days of Foreign-Aid Cuts Looks Like to Those Still in the Field

OMG science

Here's how the Trump administration has changed health policy in its first 100 days

HIV and AIDS deaths could increase globally amid US aid freeze, UN says

US foreign aid cuts could lead to a significant increase in HIV infections and deaths globally.

US news

What 100 Days of Foreign-Aid Cuts Looks Like to Those Still in the Field

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OMG science

Here's how the Trump administration has changed health policy in its first 100 days

Millions of Women Will Lose Access to Contraception as a Result of Trump Aid Cuts

The U.S. is ending financial support for international family planning programs, impacting millions of women and increasing maternal mortality risk.

Aid Cuts Could Kill Millions in Next Year, Report Finds as Musk Claims No Deaths

U.S. foreign aid cuts are projected to result in 9,000 deaths daily due to starvation and disease.

Public health

What Trump's first 100 days has meant for these truck drivers and sex workers

fromwww.nytimes.com

Millions of Women Will Lose Access to Contraception as a Result of Trump Aid Cuts

The U.S. is ending financial support for international family planning programs, impacting millions of women and increasing maternal mortality risk.

Aid Cuts Could Kill Millions in Next Year, Report Finds as Musk Claims No Deaths

U.S. foreign aid cuts are projected to result in 9,000 deaths daily due to starvation and disease.

Public health

What Trump's first 100 days has meant for these truck drivers and sex workers

David Paton, Creator of Flying Eye Hospital, Dies at 94

David Paton pioneered global eye care through Project Orbis, a unique flying hospital initiative.

London startup

More people are having twins. How can we make births safer? DW 03/24/2025

Venture

fromwww.nytimes.com

David Paton, Creator of Flying Eye Hospital, Dies at 94

David Paton pioneered global eye care through Project Orbis, a unique flying hospital initiative.

London startup

More people are having twins. How can we make births safer? DW 03/24/2025

more#healthcare-access

Cancer

fromwww.nature.com

Geographic and age variations in mutational processes in colorectal cancer

Understanding cancer requires a global perspective, considering diverse environmental and genetic factors.

Kidney disease is a worldwide killer. Treat it that way

The 78th World Health Assembly should prioritize chronic kidney disease amidst ongoing global health crises.

OMG science

Daily briefing: The first colossal squid caught on camera in its natural habitat

Crows demonstrate impressive geometric skills, successfully identifying odd shapes, enhancing understanding of animal cognition.

A global pandemic accord has been established to improve responses and equity in sharing medical resources during health crises.

#cornell-university

OMG science

Atkinson Hall opens as a hub for research, collaboration | Cornell Chronicle

Public health

Wildlife health center to host inaugural Distinguished Speakers | Cornell Chronicle

OMG science

Atkinson Hall opens as a hub for research, collaboration | Cornell Chronicle

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Public health

Wildlife health center to host inaugural Distinguished Speakers | Cornell Chronicle

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UK politics

Savage' UK cuts will deprive 55m people of aid around the world

The UK foreign aid cuts significantly impact millions, especially women and girls, reducing access to essential resources and services.

Women

Aid cuts could have pandemic-like effects' on maternal deaths, WHO warns

Aid cuts risk increasing maternal mortality rates, especially affecting pregnant women in conflict zones.

Cutbacks in healthcare funding could lead to a return to pre-2016 levels of maternal death rates.

How will the deep cuts at the Centers for Disease Control affect global programs?

CDC's closure of the Maternal and Child Health Branch severely impacts global health initiatives for mothers and children affected by HIV.

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has its billion dollar grant cut by Trump administration

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has vaccinated 1.1 billion children since its founding in 2000, helping lower-resource countries combat devastating diseases.

US news

France politics

A chance for world leaders to end malnutrition and save lives | Letter

World leaders must unite to prioritize nutrition to combat global malnutrition effectively.

fromCbsnews