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Unsecured Pathogens in Africa Raise Global Health Alarm

3/10/2025

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Unsecured dangerous pathogens in African labs threaten global health, with millions of unscreened animals crossing borders due to halted inspections for diseases like mpox and Ebola. Dr. Githinji Gitahi of Amref Health Africa warns that the Trump administration's foreign aid pause has undermined outbreak prevention, heightening the risk of diseases rapidly spreading to the U.S.

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Unsecured dangerous pathogens in African labs threaten global health, with millions of unscreened animals crossing borders due to halted inspections for diseases like mpox and Ebola. Dr. Githinji Gitahi of Amref Health Africa warns that the Trump administration's foreign aid pause has undermined outbreak prevention, heightening the risk of diseases rapidly spreading to the U.S.