Discussing the U.S. aid cuts to malaria initiatives, a global health expert noted concerns about the reduction in surveillance systems to measure the impact of interventions. She said: “And these epidemics are going to grow quicker without being detected. It’s a pretty simple measuring stick that we’ve lost.”
Date: 7/26
Region: Global
Country: Global
Topic: Health
Policy Lens: Global Health Security
Entry Type: Field Observation
Additional Context: This quote is attributed to Anna Winters, an epidemiologist who helped to start the Bridge the Gap initiative. The group aims to help health ministries assess the repercussions of the funding cuts on malaria programming, identify critical gaps, and prioritize high-impact investments as they look for alternative funding sources outside of the U.S. The initiative has since supported ministries of health in Zambia, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Ghana, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, helping retain technical expertise as countries adjust to the funding cuts.
Source: Devex