The article discusses the repercussions of the Trump administration's drastic budget cuts and agency closures within the first 100 days of its tenure. Focusing on sectors like foreign aid, scientific research, and food safety, it raises pressing questions regarding the potential impact on public health in the U.S. and worldwide. The insights from global health journalists emphasize the importance of these programs and the potential long-term effects of deprioritizing science and health funding.
In its first 100 days, the Trump administration and specifically, the Department of Government Efficiency shuttered agencies and slashed budgets pertaining to foreign aid, scientific research, food safety, and more.
To answer that question, we're calling in our colleagues: global health correspondent Gabrielle Emmanuel and health policy reporter Selena Simmons-Duffin. They break down what cuts to science and health departments have been made, why they matter and what those changes might mean for the future.
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