PRESS RELEASE | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE President Trump’s decision to withdraw the US and its financial support from the World Health Organization is grossly irresponsible at any time but particularly so during a pandemic. Dr. Michele Barry, Chair of the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) said, “We need nations to work together to…
Read MoreCongress, Implement Known Solutions to Reduce Long-Standing Racial Disparities in the United States
PRESS RELEASE | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The protests roiling the United States, an expression of the visceral feelings of profound injustice felt by millions of Americans of color, is an opportunity for change. Deep structural disparities have widened over time, keeping millions of Americans from achieving their potential. Significant, unequal access to quality education, healthcare…
Read MoreThe COVID-19 Outbreak: Slashing Global Health Funding & Muzzling Scientists Threatens US Security
PRESS RELEASE | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC– The COVID-19 outbreak, one of many deadly disease outbreaks that have occurred and will occur again, clearly shows the importance of funding institutions like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health, Health and Human Services, United States Agency for International Development, and the…
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