Measles is making a worrying comeback in parts of West Texas, where cases have doubled recently, with school-age children making up the majority of infections. Health officials are deeply concerned about vaccination rates, which are below the state average, indicating vaccine hesitancy. Meanwhile, amid funding cuts by the Trump administration, U.S. human rights organizations face pressure as connections from the Chinese government seek to exploit these vulnerabilities. This shift raises alarm about the alignment of democracy perceptions between the U.S. and authoritarian regimes like China.
Measles is currently spreading in parts of West Texas, with health officials noting the majority of cases are among unvaccinated school-age children.
As cases in western Texas counties have more than doubled to 58 confirmed cases, health officials emphasize the dangers of measles, particularly for young children.
Human rights organizations in the U.S. face new challenges as the Trump administration's cuts lead to potential offers from Chinese government connections for alternative funding.
Concerns rise among human rights advocates about the alignment between the Trump administration's approach to democracy work and narratives pushed by authoritarian countries.
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