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The silent emergency: awakening political decisions and a call to action for the future of global health

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The impending 2025 USAID closure spotlights a critical ‘silent emergency’ in global health, revealing systemic vulnerabilities to volatile external aid. This erodes trust, destabilizes geopolitics, and hinders Sustainable Development Goals. Safeguarding global health demands a paradigm shift toward resilient national systems, prioritizing diversified domestic resources, equitable partnerships, and innovation for sustainable self-reliance.

Source: Discover Health Systems

DOI: 10.1007/s44250-025-00269-9

Authors: Ashmin Hari Bhattarai, Anil Sigdel

Institution: Chitwan Medical College

Language: English

Topic: International Development and Aid

Subfield: Development

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Partnerships for the goals, Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,390