Former Officials Protest U.S. Plan to Defund Pan American Health Organization
The Pan American Health Organization headquarters in Washington. The United States owes nearly $135 million in overdue fees to the organization.
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Former U.S. officials are speaking out against a plan to cut funding for the Pan American Health Organization. They say the move would harm public health efforts across the Americas. The United States currently owes PAHO almost $135 million in unpaid fees. Protesters argue that paying what is owed is more important than defunding the group.
Why it matters
The Pan American Health Organization helps fight diseases like COVID-19 and dengue in many countries. If the U.S. cuts its support, health programs could weaken and affect people in the region.
- What organization are former officials defending?
- The Pan American Health Organization.
- How much money does the U.S. owe PAHO?
- Nearly $135 million in overdue fees.
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Former Officials Protest U.S. Plan to Defund Pan American Health Organization
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