New disease threats follow Trump administration's health program cuts

Public health is facing a resurgence of old and new threats like screwworm and flesh-eating bacteria, largely due to significant funding reductions for federal health agencies under the Trump administration. These cuts have weakened the nation's ability to monitor and respond to emerging diseases, raising alarms among health experts. This situation underscores the critical need for robust public health infrastructure to safeguard against such threats, highlighting the potential long-term consequences of underfunding in public health programs.