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CDC Defies Trump, Joins WHO Vaccine Strategy Meeting

2/26/2025

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In a bold move, the CDC joined a WHO vaccine consultation meeting virtually, even as President Trump's executive order sought to halt such collaborations. The meeting aimed to shape flu vaccine strategies for the Northern Hemisphere, with experts cautioning that the U.S. withdrawal from WHO could jeopardize global health efforts. Meanwhile, Trump's funding freeze on PEPFAR endangers HIV treatment for millions.

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In a bold move, the CDC joined a WHO vaccine consultation meeting virtually, even as President Trump's executive order sought to halt such collaborations. The meeting aimed to shape flu vaccine strategies for the Northern Hemisphere, with experts cautioning that the U.S. withdrawal from WHO could jeopardize global health efforts. Meanwhile, Trump's funding freeze on PEPFAR endangers HIV treatment for millions.