The Role of U.S. Elections in Global Health Policy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has clarified that he does not intend to remove
vaccines, underscoring their availability.
The stakes are high in the U.S. elections for global health, impacting international pandemic discussions, abortion rights, and public health funding.
As debated on October 27, many candidates focus on penalizing drug traffickers rather than discussing treatment options.
Furthermore, mismanagement by the World Health Organization, a
vaccine manufacturer, and an African country led to the resurgence of Mpox, causing a new health crisis.
Comparing drug policies, Oregon's recent three-year attempt to decriminalize drugs in Portland fell short, unlike Portugal's successful, longer-term model.
These issues emphasize the pivotal role of U.S. health policies on the global stage.