What A Day Public Health Scrambles To Figure Out Trump's Health Orders
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Jan 28, 2025 
Dr. Abdul el-Sayed, an esteemed epidemiologist and Wayne County health officer, dives into the chaotic public health landscape unleashed by recent Trump administration orders. He discusses the halt of collaboration with the WHO and how this impacts the response to potential bird flu outbreaks. Dr. el-Sayed highlights growing vulnerabilities among healthcare workers and the dangers posed by political interference in health communications. The episode also touches on the disruptions in the Justice Department and the rise of the A.I. app DeepSeek, promising to revolutionize the tech market.
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Trump's Public Health Orders
- The Trump administration halted collaborations between federal health workers and the WHO.
- They also paused most external communications from health agencies, causing chaos in research and public health efforts.
Bird Flu Concerns
- Bird flu (H5N1) is affecting egg supplies and has been a pandemic concern since the late 1990s.
- In April 2024, it spread to cattle, increasing the risk of animal-to-human transmission.
Impact of WHO Halt
- Halting work with the WHO during the bird flu outbreak creates significant chaos.
- Undocumented livestock workers are at higher risk, and fear of immigration raids may prevent them from seeking medical help.