The article discusses dissent within the NIH regarding public health strategies related to a dangerous virus. WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus condemned the idea of allowing the virus to spread uncontrolled, labeling it 'unethical.' Researchers from NIH expressed concern through the 'Bethesda Declaration,' emphasizing the moral obligation to voice dissent to protect public health and free speech. Supporting this declaration, several Nobel laureates stressed the importance of courage in scientific debate, especially in light of proposed budget cuts to the NIH that threaten research initiatives.
Allowing a dangerous virus that we don't fully understand to run free is simply unethical. It's not an option, said Tedros in a news briefing.
If we don't speak up, we allow continued harm to research participants and public health in America and across the globe, said Jenna Norton.
The Bethesda Declaration was modeled after your Great Barrington Declaration,
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