Atul Gawande, a surgeon and former leader at USAID, shared insights on the consequences of the Trump administration's actions on the agency and U.S. global health. He emphasized that while the agency cannot return to its former state following significant staff reductions and program terminations, there remains an opportunity to preserve health infrastructure and talent. Gawande called on academics to remain steadfast amidst challenges in federal health funding, highlighting that the situation is dire yet salvageable with commitment to science and medicine.
USAID cannot be restored to what it was, but it is not too late to save our health and science infrastructure and our talent.
The firing of nearly all USAID staff and the termination of more than 85 percent of its programs have caused 'devastating' damage.
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