Cutting USAID Threatens Public Health around the World

The U.S. Department of State recently announced plans to dismantle
the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID. While some
of USAID’s functions will continue under the Department of State,
there is real concern that the cuts will jeopardize public health
efforts across the world, including immunization programs and other
efforts that have saved the lives of millions of children. Senior
health and medicine editor Tanya Lewis joins host Rachel Feltman to
explore the agency’s lifesaving programs and to discuss the
devastating effects that will occur when the U.S. divests from
global public health efforts.  Recommended reading: USAID
Funding Saved Millions of Children’s Lives. Recent Cuts Put It in
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