U.S. HIV/AIDS Chief Science Officer Resigns, Criticizes Aid Policy
Published on: April 22, 2026, 4:04 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Mike Reid, former chief science officer for PEPFAR, resigned while criticizing the Trump administration's use of foreign aid as leverage for U.S. interests. He expressed concerns about the reduced oversight and funding cuts impacting global health programs, particularly in African nations, as aid becomes entangled with political and commercial interests.
