Measles, bioweapons, bird flu, and abortion rights: RFK Jr repeatedly pounded with his past comments at tumultuous hearing
Trump’s nominee for health secretary faced a group of bipartisan senators during the first day of his confirmation hearing ...
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Sault Ste. Marie not immune to effects of U.S. leaving World Health Organization, Algoma Public Health head says
Dr. John Tuinema said the global health agency losing the large amount of funding the U.S. provides will mean low-income ...
With the US out, who will fill the gap at WHO?
Donald Trump’s disdain for global multilateral bodies, especially the United Nations and the World Health Organization (WHO), ...
Trump's Health Agenda Is a Wake-Up Call for Cities and States
Former NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan explores what Trump’s nominations of RFK Jr. and David Weldon mean for health ...
Trump doubles down on $50 million condoms for Gaza claim — but the details are murky
The Trump administration clarified the claim on Wednesday, saying the $50 million was part of a broader aid package ...
WHO warns polio progress in Afghanistan, Pakistan at risk due to US funding cut
A senior World Health Organization official cautioned Wednesday that the eradication of polio in Afghanistan and Pakistan, ...
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White House: Biden allotted $50m for Gaza condoms; ex-official denies ‘feverish dream’
Trump's press secretary says expenditure, which would amount to over 80% of total USAID spending worldwide on contraceptives ...
The tragic reality of Cuba’s medical brigades. The US must lead the charge against them.
Cuba’s communist regime has a history of exploiting its medical personnel by forcing them to work in difficult conditions and ...
White House aide says spending freeze isn’t being rescinded despite memo
The White House is claiming the Wednesday move by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rescinding a controversial order ...
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4 facts about Americans’ views of the World Health Organization
More than half of Americans believe the U.S. benefits from its membership in the WHO. As of April 2024, 25% of U.S. adults say the country benefits a great deal from its membership, while about one ...
Cruz takes up kids’ online safety
Last year, Cruz also backed the Kids Online Safety Act, which would have required social media firms to remove features that ...
Trump White House rescinds freeze memo on federal grants, ending feud with Congress
The Trump administration reversed its policy to freeze grants and loans while officials evaluated whether spending met the president's priorities.