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Former Officials Protest U.S. Plan to Defund Pan American Health Organization
The New York Times • • health
Key Points:
- Over 100 U.S. health and national security leaders, including former officials from both Democratic and Republican administrations, warned that the Trump administration’s plan to cut funding to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) will increase Americans' vulnerability to infectious diseases.
- PAHO, established in 1902, coordinates public health efforts across 35 member countries, including the United States.
- The U.S. currently owes nearly $135 million in overdue fees to PAHO, contributing to the funding dispute.
- The letter highlights concerns that halting support for PAHO could undermine regional disease control and public health collaboration.
