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US Withdraws from WHO, Creating $600M Funding Gap
The United States has withdrawn from the WHO, leaving a $600 million funding gap and forcing a 20% budget cut for 2026-27. Middle powers urged to act on global health reform without waiting for a new world order.
Trump Admin Freezes Global Health Funding, Dissolves USAID
US global health efforts changed with funding freezes, project cancellations, and USAID dissolution since early 2025. The America First Global Health Strategy proposes further billions in cuts via time-limited agreements.
Public Views US Global Health Cuts Negatively
KFF poll shows 64% say changes hurt US global image, 59% say negative for developing countries' health, and 46% note risks to US from infectious diseases. Only 45% support major US role in global health, divided by party.
NewAmsterdam Pharma at BofA Health Care Conference Today
NewAmsterdam Pharma (Nasdaq:NAMS) participates in BofA Securities 2026 Health Care Conference in Las Vegas on May 12, 2026, with fireside chat at 5:15 p.m. PT by CFO, CCO, and Head of IR. Live webcast available.
NewAmsterdam Pharma Heads to RBCCM Global Healthcare Conference
CEO Michael Davidson and EVP Matthew Philippe represent NewAmsterdam at RBCCM Global Healthcare Conference in New York on May 20, 2026, fireside chat at 2:05 p.m. ET. Focus on business and pipeline.
WHO Event on Disability Equity in Global Health
Side event 'Connecting for change' during WHA79 on May 19, 2026, integrates disability equity across agendas, hybrid format in Geneva. Brings civil society, WHO network for dialogue and alliances.
HHS Launches Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Initiative
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. leads MAHA to combat chronic diseases affecting 6 in 10 Americans, including allergies in 1 in 4 children and 40% diabetic/prediabetic. Bold reforms in food, health systems underway.
HHS Phases Out Petroleum-Based Food Dyes
HHS and FDA removing petroleum-based dyes from food and meds, approving natural colors as part of MAHA. Press release highlights action to improve American health.
HHS Investigates Autism Surge in Children
Autism prevalence at 1 in 31 US children prompts Secretary Kennedy's investigation into root causes under MAHA. Aims to address the epidemic effectively.
HHS Restores Vaccine Safety Trust via ACIP Reconstitution
HHS reformed ACIP for gold-standard science free of conflicts to rebuild vaccine trust. Part of broader MAHA efforts for healthier America.
Outset Medical Presents at RBC Global Healthcare Conference
Outset Medical to present at 2026 RBCCM Global Healthcare Conference, focusing on kidney care innovations to improve patient lives through scale and commitment. Date aligns with May 20 event.