Reminders Of What Our Losses From CDC And USAID Mean

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ASTMH Tropical Medicine Meeting

The recent meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene was a reminder of how global funding cuts and this year's changes in priorities have undermined public health and pandemic preparedness.

This conference brings together attendees from all over the world to encourage global cooperation and health, advance technologies, and exchange knowledge. It's a great mixing bowl, combining the real-world experience of clinicians and researchers on the ground with that of those in wealthier countries. Much of the learning is not from the didactic sessions, which can be delivered virtually, but from on-the-ground networking and lively discussions.

There was a dark undercurrent at this meeting, driven by political te