The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), with 80,000 employees and a vast budget, plays a key role in both domestic and global health initiatives. In 2024, it plans to allocate $1.6 billion to global health initiatives, supporting efforts such as vaccination coordination for refugees and training health officials abroad. Former Secretary Donna Shalala highlighted HHS as a crucial collaborator in global health, especially with the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. set to lead the department during a pivotal time for health policies. HHS is notably the largest donor to family planning across the world.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plays a vital role in global health, spending $1.6 billion in 2024 and greatly influencing international health policy.
HHS is the largest global donor for family planning and reproductive health, with funding levels around $600 million annually, demonstrating its pivotal role.
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