President’s budget cuts will leave Americans at risk, infectious diseases doctors warn

Risks of serious infectious diseases are increasing, making now the time to invest in prevention, new treatments and a highly trained health care workforce.  

States are unable to compensate for the significant shortfalls the president’s budget will create, and funding losses will exacerbate physician shortages, limit access to care, curtail our ability to prevent outbreaks overseas before they reach our shores and decimate our ability to deliver lifesaving cures for generations to come.   

While funding for some crucial activities, such as emerging infectious diseases surveillance, is maintained, virtually all areas of health are likely to be impacted by such massive cuts to foundational infrastructure. 

The Infectious Diseases Society of America urges Congress to reject these devastating proposed cuts and instead safeguard the well-being of the American people. 
 
— Tina Tan, MD, FIDSA, FPIDS, FAAP — President, IDSA

About IDSA
The Infectious Diseases Society of America is a global community of 13,000-plus clinicians, scientists and public health experts working together to solve humanity’s smallest and greatest challenges, from tiny microbes to global outbreaks. Rooted in science, committed to health equity and driven by curiosity, our compassionate and knowledgeable members safeguard the health of individuals, our communities and the world by advancing the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases.