Criticism of Deep Cuts in Public Health Research at NIH

SOURCE apnews.com
Scores of NIH researchers challenge deep cuts in public health research by Trump-appointed leader, Jay Bhattacharya, through a letter titled the Bethesda Declaration. They criticize policies that harm health, waste resources, and undermine the NIH mission.

Key Points

  • 92 NIH researchers signed the Bethesda Declaration challenging NIH policies
  • Letter addressed to Jay Bhattacharya, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Congress members
  • Termination of 2,100 research grants valued at over $12 billion criticized
  • Critical impact on ongoing trials and research projects
  • Public health researchers speaking out against Trump administration's actions

Pros

  • NIH researchers standing up for public health research
  • Challenging policies that harm health and waste resources

Cons

  • Risking careers by going public with criticisms
  • Termination of research grants affecting ongoing studies