WHO Funding Cut an Extremely Ill-Advised Move: Former Ambassador Power

The transcript discusses President Trump's decision to suspend WHO funding, highlighting its potential impact on global health efforts, especially in developing countries. It critiques the move as politically motivated and emphasizes the importance of US leadership in global health. The challenges faced by lower-income countries, such as lack of healthcare infrastructure and economic strain, are explored. The discussion also covers the US's capacity to lead internationally during the pandemic, despite domestic challenges.

What are the potential economic impacts of the pandemic on vulnerable communities as discussed in the text?

How does the speaker compare the U.S. response to the pandemic with the response during the Ebola crisis?

What role does the speaker believe the U.S. can still play in global health leadership during the pandemic?