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Congress should embrace strategic health diplomacy

  • By

  • Anand Parekh

  • Tom Daschle

  • Bill Frist

  • June 18, 2026

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    Improving global health is essential for U.S. foreign policy, as domestic well-being is linked to global health outcomes.

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    PEPFAR has saved millions of lives and enhanced U.S. global standing, demonstrating the benefits of strategic health diplomacy.

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    Congress should hold hearings to assess U.S. readiness for global health threats and the impact of recent federal program cuts.

  • 4

    The America First Global Health Strategy needs refinement to effectively address outbreak detection and community trust.

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    Congress must protect and increase global health investments in appropriations to support U.S. leadership and preparedness.

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Congress should embrace strategic health diplomacy

  • by Anand Parekh, Tom Daschle, Bill Frist

  • June 18, 2026

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