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WHO Warns U.S. Funding Cuts Threaten Global Health

3/18/2025

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The World Health Organization (WHO) sounds the alarm as U.S. funding cuts jeopardize global health, endangering millions. Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus foresees a staggering rise in malaria and HIV cases, alongside critical setbacks in tuberculosis and vaccination efforts. Immediate action is crucial to safeguard years of hard-won progress in combating these diseases.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) sounds the alarm as U.S. funding cuts jeopardize global health, endangering millions. Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus foresees a staggering rise in malaria and HIV cases, alongside critical setbacks in tuberculosis and vaccination efforts. Immediate action is crucial to safeguard years of hard-won progress in combating these diseases.