Atul Gawande
Atul Gawande is a former global health assistant administrator for USAID, known for his expertise in public health policy. He has spoken out about the drastic reduction in USAID staff and the implications this has for healthcare delivery in Africa, particularly in light of the recent funding freeze affecting HIV services.
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Dr. Atul Gawande traveled to give a face to those whose lives depend on American aid.
Trump auf der falschen Seite der Geschichte
Luxembourg· 2025-12-07
Atul Gawande, a distinguished physician, estimates that USAID saved 92 million lives in two decades.
We have failed miserably in our duty as parents, we must get beyond our cultural inhibitions to speak about sex
Guyana· 2025-12-01
Atul Gawande discusses the deadly impact of the dismantling of USAID.
Uncovering an extraordinary story of resistance inside Nazi Germany
United States· 2025-11-29
Atul Gawande was featured in a discussion about the impact of dismantling USAID.
‘Not a great way to begin’: John Kerry on Trump’s approach to Ukraine peace planUnited States· 2025-11-28Atul Gawande is a surgeon and writer who criticized RFK Jr. for undermining public health efforts.
Science or Trump? The impossible choice faced by the ousted CDC chiefUnited States· 2025-08-29
Atul Gawande, a surgeon and public health expert, criticized the appointment of O'Neill as lacking legitimacy.
Who is Jim O’Neill? CDC chief set to bolster RFK Jr plan to remake vaccine policy | Robert F Kennedy Jr
United Kingdom· 2025-08-29
Atul Gawande is the author of Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End.
Why antibiotics are like fossil fuels | AntibioticsUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-17
Dr Atul Gawande, a surgeon who led global health work in the Biden Administration, called Kennedy’s remarks 'stunning and calamitous'.
Kennedy withdraws US funding pledge to international vaccine agency
New Zealand· 2025-06-26
Atul Gawande expressed concern over scientists losing their jobs and the implications for public health.
miles salen a las calles en varias ciudades de EEUU para protestar contra los despidos y recortes de Trump
Uruguay· 2025-03-08
Atul Gawande is a physician and bestselling author who spoke at the protest about the dangers of current political actions against science.
La ciencia estadounidense toma las calles para protestar contra Trump | Ciencia
Spain· 2025-03-07
Atul Gawande is a former head of USAID’s Global Health Bureau who commented on the consequences of the funding terminations.
Trump administration terminated funding for aid programs it said were lifesavingUnited States· 2025-03-04
Atul Gawande emphasized the need for a smooth transition to avoid harming people and violating laws.
Recortes de ayuda de Trump a países como Haití provocan protestas de organizaciones
Dominican Republic· 2025-03-01
Atul Gawande posted about the significant reduction of USAID staff due to the funding freeze.
'My wife fears sex, I fear death' - impacts of the USAID freeze
Ghana· 2025-02-15
Atul Gawande posted about the significant reduction of USAID staff under the Trump administration.
'My wife fears sex, I fear death'United Kingdom· 2025-02-15