Former Health and Security Officials Warn Defunding of Pan American Health Organization Threatens U.S. Public Health

A coalition of former health and national security officials publicly opposed a U.S. plan to defund the Pan American Health Organization. The group argued that the organization A coalition of former health and national security officials publicly opposed a U.S. plan

to defund the Pan American Health Organization. The group argued that the organization plays a critical role in regional disease surveillance. They warned that reduced funding would leave Americans more exposed to infectious threats. The officials cited past

collaborations that have benefited U.S. public health. Their statement came as policymakers debated budget allocations. Critics of the defunding plan argue it undermines pandemic preparedness. Supporters of the cut claim resources can be reallocated

domestically. The debate highlights tensions over international health funding.