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Atul Gawande on Elon Musk’s “Surgery with a Chainsaw”

The New Yorker Radio Hour

CHAPTER

Navigating Global Health Challenges

This chapter explores the extensive responsibilities of managing health initiatives across 65 countries, emphasizing global health security and the impact of American foreign aid. It discusses the successes in saving lives post-COVID-19, while also addressing criticisms regarding efficiency and funding misconceptions. The dialogue highlights the dire consequences of funding cuts and the struggles of international health agencies in conflict zones, particularly in the context of ongoing crises like those in Ukraine and Haiti.

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