Forbes March 11, 2025
Tariff and trade wars seem to be dominating recent headlines. Equally if not more important is the devastating health consequences of some of President Trump’s executive orders on health and global health. The health of society’s most vulnerable population is intimately linked to government policies and priorities. Here are how the most vulnerable populations in America and around the world will suffer because of recent policy shifts.
Individuals In Low-Income Countries
The Trump administration officially cut 83% of USAID’s foreign aid contracts, which equates to billions of dollars in aid to fight important infectious diseases like malaria, a leading cause of death in many African countries. Although the U.S. State Department for Humanitarian Assistance issued a waiver that would get...