Health isn’t a competition—it’s a global team sport, says Dr. Tom Frieden, former U.S. CDC director. At the Boao Forum for Asia’s Global Health Forum in Beijing, he warned that ‘public health is under assault’ in the U.S., risking polio resurgence if international efforts lose momentum. 🚨
A Warning from the Frontlines
Frieden called out declining U.S. commitments to global health initiatives, stressing that ‘when other countries are healthier, all of us are better off.’ His biggest fear? Polio, nearly eradicated, could surge again if funding drops. 💉
China’s Health Innovations Shine
While critiquing U.S. policies, Frieden praised China’s ‘world-class’ medical research and hospital systems. He emphasized that investing in basic healthcare—like vaccines and disease prevention—saves more lives per dollar than high-tech solutions. 🏥
Collaboration Over Conflict
Despite geopolitical tensions, Frieden urged NGOs to bridge divides through health diplomacy: ‘Health is a win-win. We need people-to-people connections now more than ever.’ 🌏✨
The forum’s focus on innovation-driven health solutions drew experts from 50+ countries, proving that even in divided times, health remains a universal language. 💬
