As an epidemiologist, the projected mortality from USAID cuts is deeply concerning to me but not surprising given how essential these programs are for disease control and health system stability. Beyond immediate deaths, we should consider how these disruptions could fuel longer-term consequences like increased antimicrobial resistance and loss of community trust in healthcare, which often go overlooked in mortality forecasts. This highlights the urgent need for not only restoring funding but also strengthening local health resilience to withstand such shocks in the future.
As an epidemiologist, the projected mortality from USAID cuts is deeply concerning to me but not surprising given how essential these programs are for disease control and health system stability. Beyond immediate deaths, we should consider how these disruptions could fuel longer-term consequences like increased antimicrobial resistance and loss of community trust in healthcare, which often go overlooked in mortality forecasts. This highlights the urgent need for not only restoring funding but also strengthening local health resilience to withstand such shocks in the future.