Trump’s dismantling of USAid raises risk of mpox global emergency, experts warn (www.theguardian.com)
from MicroWave@lemmy.world to world@lemmy.world on 20 Feb 11:56
https://lemmy.world/post/25827897

Summary

Trump’s dismantling of USAid and freezing of humanitarian aid has disrupted efforts to contain the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), raising concerns among health experts about a wider global emergency.

USAid had been providing vaccination, testing, and surveillance, but funds are now frozen, and staff were evacuated in January.

The aid freeze has left some areas without resources to combat the virus, and a court ruling to temporarily halt the freeze has caused further confusion.

Experts warn the cuts may increase the risk of mpox spreading internationally, including to the U.S.

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