Trump proposes cuts to global health programs during coronavirus
Source: CNN
The newly unveiled Trump administration budget proposal includes steep cuts for global health programs and the World Health Organization, even as the world grapples with the spread of the novel coronavirus. However, it does increase its proposed funding for Global Health Security.
The FY21 Budget Proposal, released today, outlines a nearly $65M proposed cut to the World Health Organization - a more than 50% decrease from FY20 funding. It also proposes a 34% overall cut to Global Health Programs.
Asked by CNN about the impact the WHO cut could have on the global coronavirus response, the Director of the Department of State's Bureau of Budget & Planning downplayed the potential negative consequences:
"We believe that each of the international organizations has a need for greater accountability and efficiency," Douglas Pitkin said during a briefing at the State Department Monday.
Jim Richardson, the Director of US Foreign Assistance Resources at the State Department, said the US was the "largest donor overall to global health around the world."
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