He wrote that there was no explanation "why a blanket suspension of all congressionally appropriated foreign aid" is needed ...

In confirmation hearings for his nomination as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, the focus was on domestic issues. The agency has a vast global scope as well.

Speaking publicly for the first time about the USAID freeze, Dr Tedros has asked the US to reconsider its position.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed deep concern over the impact of US funding cuts on critical global health initiatives, warning they pose a direct threat to public health efforts ...