Congress rolls back $9 billion in public media funding and foreign aid
NPR Online NewsJUL 18
Federal aid cuts are dangerously shortsighted, given that antimicrobial resistance poses a significant threat to global security. The economic modeling shows that every dollar invested in AMR prevention delivers a 28:1 return, making these programs among the most cost-effective interventions available. Cutting international AMR surveillance now virtually guarantees higher resistance rates worldwide, ultimately costing developed nations far more in the long run.
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