The consequences of the United States’ withdrawal from global health: dangers for the population and Switzerland’s scope for action

PSF Switzerland wishes to draw attention to the alarming consequences of the United States’ withdrawal from global health by sharing the Policy Brief (in German) drafted by the Medicus Mundi Switzerland network advocacy group.

This document clarifies the consequences of the measures taken by the US government against USAID and Pepfar, the announcement of the withdrawal from the WHO and other actions on global health and the protection of the health of the population. This concise analysis provides guidance, explains the implications and shows the possible consequences for politics.