The Trump administration moved quickly to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) after taking office in early 2025, implementing a funding freeze, issuing stop-work orders, and carrying out mass layoffs. At the time, the global public health community warned that such actions could have significant short- and long-term consequences affecting millions globally.
Now, with the World Health Organization declaring the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa a global health emergency, experts argue that the USAID cuts have weakened the U.S. and global response to the current crisis as well as future international health emergencies.
In a live webinar, a former USAID official will join MedPage Today to discuss the long-term impact of the cuts, the implications for the Ebola outbreak, and what clinicians need to know.
Featuring:
- Jeremy Faust, MD, (moderator) editor-in-chief at MedPage Today
- Jeremy Konyndyk, president of Refugees International and a former senior USAID official.
How do I join? Register here.
Can’t make it live? Register anyway to receive the recording!
When is the event? Tune in Thursday, June 4 at 1 p.m. ET
Can I submit questions? Yes, we encourage questions! Submit your questions prior to the event by commenting below.
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