Jennifer Kates

1 month ago | kff.org | Jennifer Kates |Adam Wexler |Anna Rouw |Stephanie Oum

The U.S. is the to global health and has to a greater degree than other donor governments. In addition to being the largest donor, the U.S. operates programs, provides technical assistance, participates in international health organizations, conducts research, and more.

2 months ago | kff.org | Lindsey Dawson |Jennifer Kates

On March 27th, the Trump administration announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) would implement “a dramatic restructuring” in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order, “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Workforce Optimization Initiative.” This included plans to reduce the Department’s workforce by 10,000 employees.

2 months ago | kff.org | Josh Michaud |Jennifer Kates |Stephanie Oum |Anna Rouw

Federal funding has long been a major source of support for public health efforts across the United States, estimated to account for more than half of state and local health department budgets. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the primary public health agency of the federal government, provides much of this funding, helping to support public health systems and activities across the country.

Mar 6, 2025 | kff.org | Jennifer Kates |Adam Wexler |Anna Rouw

With the Trump administration instituting a foreign aid freeze, including a stop-work order, cancelling the vast majority of foreign aid grants and contracts, and moving to dismantle USAID, U.S. global health programs have been effectively shuttered. Even the limited waivers that have been granted for some services have not resulted in any significant funds flowing or services offered, according to multiple lawsuits and other reports.

Feb 11, 2025 | healio.com | Sara Kellner |Carol L. DiBerardino |Jennifer Kates |Sten H Vermund

Key takeaways: An estimated 700,000 children receive HIV treatment each year through PEPFAR. The State Department issued a limited waiver to resume HIV services, but many clinics already let staff go. Millions of children in Africa rely on funding from the United States for HIV care or testing — support that was threatened last month when President Donald J. Trump froze foreign aid spending after taking office.